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blue top
No, I do not spin a blue top tube.
A blue-top tube (sodium citrate) is typically used to collect blood samples for Prothrombin Time (PT) testing.
A light blue top tube would least likely be used for collecting blood samples for coagulation studies, as these typically require a blue top tube containing sodium citrate for anticoagulation. Light blue top tubes are commonly used for coagulation studies (PT/INR, PTT) and may contain citrate to prevent clotting of the sample.
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blue top(Sodium citrated)
A light blue top tube is typically used for Protime blood collection, as it contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant.
The tube color typically used for a prothrombin time (PT) blood test is a light blue-top tube containing sodium citrate as an anticoagulant.
A lavender or pink top tube is typically used for a PT (prothrombin time) test. This is the color used for collecting samples for coagulation studies.
A light blue top tube containing sodium citrate is typically used for collecting blood samples for D-dimer testing, as citrate is an anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting during processing. The tube must be filled completely to ensure the proper blood-to-anticoagulant ratio.
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A green-top tube (lithium heparin) or a royal blue-top tube (EDTA) is typically used for phosphorus testing. It is important to check with the laboratory where the sample will be analyzed, as requirements may vary.