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The color tube you use when drawing blood for a lab test depends on the type of test you are running. For a Na blood test you would use a red tiger strip tube.
You can use a clear test tube for a lactic acid test. This allows you to easily observe any color changes that may occur during the test, indicating the presence of lactic acid.
You could use a Red/Gray SST tube, or you could use a Green sodium heparin tube.
A light blue tube is typically used for a prothrombin time (PT) test.
The color tube commonly used for a lab serum Vitamin D test is a red or gold-colored tube, which may contain a gel separator. It is important to consult the lab or healthcare provider for specific instructions on which tube to use for the test.
The color tube you use when drawing blood for a lab test depends on the type of test you are running. For a Na blood test you would use a red tiger strip tube.
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You can use a clear test tube for a lactic acid test. This allows you to easily observe any color changes that may occur during the test, indicating the presence of lactic acid.
You could use a Red/Gray SST tube, or you could use a Green sodium heparin tube.
A light blue tube is typically used for a prothrombin time (PT) test.
It is recommended to use the sodium chloride solution; the color in the flame test is yellow.
The color tube commonly used for a lab serum Vitamin D test is a red or gold-colored tube, which may contain a gel separator. It is important to consult the lab or healthcare provider for specific instructions on which tube to use for the test.
The recommended color tube for rubella serology testing is a red or tiger-top tube with gel separator. This allows for serum separation, which is needed for the test.
A red-top tube is typically used in phlebotomy for an RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) test.
Light Blue. The additive in these tubes is usually Na+ Citrate and there is a marking on the test tube to indicate the minimum fill. Blood must come at least up to the line or it will not be acceptable.
Red test tubes are typically used for the blood type Rh factor test.
A light blue tube is typically used for hemostasis tests, such as prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) tests. The light blue top tube contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant to preserve the blood sample for accurate testing.