Pink or Lavender EDTA Hematology tubes are used. They are used for Complete Blood Counts. If your hemoglobin and hematocrit are low, they'll draw a larger Lavender or Pink top to type and screen or cross match in blood bank. But blood bank orders have special labels and handling due to the nature of danger involved, if the patient received the wrong type blood they could die.
A red tube with no anticoagulant is typically used for an AFP test.
A clear or colorless test tube is typically used when performing a sodium test to accurately observe the color changes in the solution. If a colored test tube is used, it may interfere with the interpretation of the results.
A gold or yellow test tube is commonly used for ferritin testing.
A clear or transparent test tube is typically used for a lipid test to easily observe any color changes or reactions that occur during the test.
A lavender or purple top tube is typically used for a parathyroid hormone (PTH) test.
A red tube with no anticoagulant is typically used for an AFP test.
The color of the tube that is most often used for hematology CBC tests are
The color of the tube that is most often used for hematology CBC tests are
A clear or colorless test tube is typically used when performing a sodium test to accurately observe the color changes in the solution. If a colored test tube is used, it may interfere with the interpretation of the results.
A gold or yellow test tube is commonly used for ferritin testing.
red
grey
yellow
Green tube
The color tube that may be used for a lipid panel test is typically a red or gold/tiger top tube. However, it's essential to check the specific requirements of the laboratory where the test will be conducted, as tube color conventions can vary.
SST separated tube
A clear or transparent test tube is typically used for a lipid test to easily observe any color changes or reactions that occur during the test.