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Serology and immunohematology tests are ran using the blood drawn from a red top tube. Each lab tube performs a different function in the laboratory analysis of blood.

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Blue top tubes are used for coagulation studies, such as prothrombin time, which tests how long it takes the liquid portion of your blood to clot.

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It's usually a pregnancy test

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