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.
In the NHA book it is written that Green top tube is for STAT electrolytes.
The color of the tube for electrolyte testing is typically green.
Red/ Tiger top
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 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.
In the NHA book it is written that Green top tube is for STAT electrolytes.
The color of the tube for electrolyte testing is typically green.
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
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 false depletion in the electrolytes. The depletion of sodium will not be accurate.
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.
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.
Either an SST or Red-top tube.
blue top
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.