Red
A lavender-top tube is typically used for collecting samples for C-reactive protein (CRP) testing.
Typically, a lavender or blue-top tube is used to collect samples for CRP (C-reactive protein) testing.
Red
The recommended tube for C Reactive Protein (CRP) testing is a serum separator tube (SST) with a red or gold stopper. This allows for the separation of serum from the blood cells, which is required for accurate CRP measurements.
The C-reactive protein (CRP) test is typically collected using a serum separator tube (SST), which often has a gold or red-top color. This tube contains a gel that separates the serum from blood cells after centrifugation. In some cases, a plain red-top tube may also be used. It's important to follow specific laboratory guidelines for the collection and handling of the sample.
The blood specimen for a CRP test is usually collected in a lavender-top or clear tube with an EDTA anticoagulant. This tube is also sometimes referred to as a "purple-top" tube.
The color of the tube that is most often used for hematology CBC tests are
For a HgA1c you would need a lavender top tube.
The color of tube used for ferritin is typically gold or red/gray.
red tube
The color of the tube commonly used for CBC (Complete Blood Count) is lavender or purple.
The color tube used for folate testing is typically a lavender or purple-top tube. These tubes contain the anticoagulant EDTA which is used to preserve the blood sample for testing.