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What is the blue top tube used for?

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Updated: 8/19/2019

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A blue-top tube (sodium citrate) is typically used to collect blood samples for Prothrombin Time (PT) testing.


Light blue top tube would least likely be used for?

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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A light blue top tube is typically used for Protime blood collection, as it contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant.


What tube color used for pro time blood test?

The tube color typically used for a prothrombin time (PT) blood test is a light blue-top tube containing sodium citrate as an anticoagulant.


What color tube is used for a pt?

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.


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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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