You can substitute a pink tube (potassium EDTA) for a lavender tube in most cases. It is important to note that certain tests may require a lavender tube specifically, so always check with your lab or healthcare provider for guidance.
you can substitute a few drops of parfait Amour (a lavender-flavored liqueur) for dried lavender
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For a HgA1c you would need a lavender top tube.
No, the lavender top tube is typically used for plasma collection and does not require spinning before testing.
a lavender top tube
Clotting
A royal blue or navy blue tube with no anticoagulant is typically used for lead testing.
No, lipids cannot be tested with a lavender tube as lavender tubes typically contain an anticoagulant called EDTA and are used for hematology testing. Lipid testing usually requires a serum sample collected in a tube without additives, such as a red-top tube.
The color of the top tube for HgA1C blood test is lavender. This type of tube contains EDTA as an anticoagulant additive to prevent blood coagulation.
Lavender top plastic tube
Lavender CBC is complet blood count