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.
A yellow tube is typically used for lipid panels.
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 gold or tiger-top tube is typically used for a lipid profile test.
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.
Lavender (EDTA) top tube. Hyperlipidemic or hyperbilirubinemic samples should not be tested. - excerpted from Bakerman's ABC's
A yellow tube is typically used for lipid panels.
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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 gold or tiger-top tube is typically used for a lipid profile test.
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.
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A royal blue or navy blue tube with no anticoagulant is typically used for lead testing.
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.