Syphilis tests typically use a marble-top tube. Contact your lab for information specific to their requirements.
A red top tube is typically used for a rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test, which is a screening test for syphilis. The red top tube contains no anticoagulant and allows for blood to clot before the serum is separated for testing.
HbA1C test tubes are typically light purple in color, signifying that the blood sample is for a chemistry test.
The correct color tube for a thrombin test is typically a light blue tube. This tube contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant, which is needed for coagulation studies.
The tube top color for an acid phosphatase blood test is lavender.
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 red top tube is typically used for a rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test, which is a screening test for syphilis. The red top tube contains no anticoagulant and allows for blood to clot before the serum is separated for testing.
HbA1C test tubes are typically light purple in color, signifying that the blood sample is for a chemistry test.
Gray tube
SST tube (yellow color)
The correct color tube for a thrombin test is typically a light blue tube. This tube contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant, which is needed for coagulation studies.
The tube top color for an acid phosphatase blood test is lavender.
blue 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.
A red tube with no anticoagulant is typically used for an AFP test.
A gold or yellow test tube is commonly used for ferritin testing.
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.
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.