A light blue tube is typically used to draw blood for a prothrombin time (PT) test. This tube contains sodium citrate as the anticoagulant, which helps preserve the blood sample for accurate testing.
A blue-top tube (sodium citrate) is typically used to collect blood samples for Prothrombin Time (PT) testing.
A light blue top tube is typically used for Protime blood collection, as it contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant.
For a HgA1c you would need a lavender top tube.
Lavender tubes are typically used to collect blood for a Complete Blood Count (CBC), while light blue tubes are used for a Prothrombin Time (Protime) test.
A green-colored tube is typically used to draw blood for lipase testing.
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A blue-top tube (sodium citrate) is typically used to collect blood samples for Prothrombin Time (PT) testing.
A light blue top tube is typically used for Protime blood collection, as it contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant.
For a HgA1c you would need a lavender top tube.
Lavender tubes are typically used to collect blood for a Complete Blood Count (CBC), while light blue tubes are used for a Prothrombin Time (Protime) test.
A green-colored tube is typically used to draw blood for lipase testing.
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Blue sterile tube?
A lavender or purple-topped tube is typically used for a magnesium blood draw.
A light blue top tube, containing sodium citrate, is typically used to draw blood for a prothrombin time (PT) test. The sodium citrate helps prevent blood from clotting by binding to calcium in the sample, enabling accurate assessment of blood clotting time.
A lavender top tube is typically used to draw an ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) test.
A lavender or purple tube is typically used for TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) blood draw.