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After collection, a EDTA tube should be inverted several times gently to ensure thorough mixing of the blood with the anticoagulant. This helps prevent clotting and ensures proper preservation of the sample for analysis.

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What is the order of the colored tubes in drawing blood for Hematology testing?

Order to draw: Multiple tube collections - YELLOW --Blood cultures ...SPS (most sterile specimen) inversion is 8-10 times, LT BLUE --contains sodium citrate inversion is 3-4 times, RED/GOLD ...SST Gel Separator tube inversion 5 times, RED --No Additives, GREEN -- (this tube is only used in Hospital draws) Heparin (blood thinner) tube inversion 8-10 times, LAVENDER/PURPLE -- EDTA (anticoagulant) tube - inversion 8-10 times, GRAY -- Oxalate Fluoride (glucose) tube inversion 8-10 times.


Which tube contains EDTA?

The tube containing EDTA is typically the purple-top tube. EDTA is an anticoagulant used in blood collection tubes to prevent blood clotting by binding to calcium ions.


What tube is manganese drawn in?

Manganese is typically drawn in a royal blue-top (EDTA) tube for EDTA anticoagulated whole blood. This tube is commonly used for trace metal testing.


Why EDTA tube prevents clotting?

EDTA acts as a chelating agent, binding to calcium ions in the blood which are necessary for the clotting process. By removing calcium, EDTA prevents the activation of coagulation factors and thus inhibits blood clot formation in the tube.


What color tube is used for paternity test?

A lavender-top tube (EDTA tube) is commonly used for collecting blood samples for a paternity test. The EDTA in the tube helps preserve the DNA in the blood sample for accurate testing.


What color is used for HGBAIC?

Lavender Top Tube, EDTA


What does a lavender-topped venipuncture collection tube contain?

EDTA.


What is the additive in the pink collection tube?

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)


Which tube for CBC?

Blood for CBC is usually collected in a purple-top tube (containing EDTA).


Is the liquid portion of a specimen collected in a tube containing EDTA is serum?

No, the liquid portion of a specimen collected in a tube containing EDTA is plasma. Serum is the liquid portion of a blood sample collected in a tube without anticoagulant. EDTA is an anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting by chelating calcium ions.


What are 3 tubes that contain plasma?

EDTA test tube (Lavender top) for CBC etc. Heparinized test tube (Green top) for CD4 and absolute lymphocyte count Sodium floride(Grey top) for sugar test.


What is an EDTA blood test?

EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is the additive put in the tube for Complete Blood Count tests to keep it from clotting.