The color of the tube for electrolyte testing is typically green.
In the NHA book it is written that Green top tube is for STAT electrolytes.
For electrolytes, it is recommended to wear a color that helps you stay cool, such as light blue or white. These colors can help reflect sunlight and heat, making your body temperature more comfortable during physical activity.
Red/ Tiger top
A gold or red/gray tiger top tube is typically used to collect blood for a SMA12 test, which measures various electrolytes, proteins, and other substances in the blood.
The lavender top tube contains EDTA anticoagulant which can bind to calcium ions, affecting electrolyte results. Drawing a lavender tube before electrolytes can lead to falsely decreased calcium levels and potentially inaccurate electrolyte results. It is recommended to draw the lavender tube after the electrolyte tube to prevent any interference.
In the NHA book it is written that Green top tube is for STAT electrolytes.
For electrolytes, it is recommended to wear a color that helps you stay cool, such as light blue or white. These colors can help reflect sunlight and heat, making your body temperature more comfortable during physical activity.
Red top tube would be used. This color tube is also used for kidney and liver function tests, electrolytes(Na, K, Cl, C02), sometimes glucose and also iron levels.
Red/ Tiger top
red topped tube
Gray tube
A gold or red/gray tiger top tube is typically used to collect blood for a SMA12 test, which measures various electrolytes, proteins, and other substances in the blood.
A false depletion in the electrolytes. The depletion of sodium will not be accurate.
The lavender top tube contains EDTA anticoagulant which can bind to calcium ions, affecting electrolyte results. Drawing a lavender tube before electrolytes can lead to falsely decreased calcium levels and potentially inaccurate electrolyte results. It is recommended to draw the lavender tube after the electrolyte tube to prevent any interference.
A green top tube (containing lithium heparin or sodium heparin) is typically used for drawing blood for electrolyte testing. The anticoagulants in these tubes help preserve the sample for accurate testing.
Stat electrolytes are typically drawn in a green-top (heparin) tube, or sometimes a red-top (serum) tube for urgent testing. These tubes contain anticoagulants or clot activators to preserve the integrity of the sample until testing.
A green-top tube is typically used for a blood chloride test, as this tube contains heparin as an anticoagulant, which is suitable for analyzing electrolytes like chloride. It is important to consult the specific lab's requirements for the appropriate tube color and collection method.