A red tube is a zero additive tube, when testing for Lupus we need whole blood, so that means an anticoagulant is needed a. EDTA is in Lavender or Pink Hematology tubes and is used for ANA tests.
The blood for IGF-1 is typically drawn in a plain red-top tube.
Cardiac enzymes are typically drawn in a red or tiger-top tube, which contains a clot activator and gel separator. The serum obtained after centrifugation is used for assessing cardiac enzyme levels such as troponin, CK-MB, and myoglobin to diagnose conditions like heart attacks.
A complete blood count (CBC) is typically drawn in a purple-colored blood tube, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA to preserve the sample and prevent clotting.
ANA blood is typically drawn in a purple or lavender-colored tube, which contains the anticoagulant ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) to prevent clotting.
An arterial blood gas (ABG) sample is typically drawn in a heparinized syringe, not a tube. The heparin coating prevents the blood from clotting, allowing for accurate analysis of blood gases.
Yellow tops /acd tubes
Blood for a folate test is typically drawn in a lavender-top tube, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA. The lavender-top tube is used for collecting whole blood specimens for hematology testing.
Lead levels are typically drawn in a lavender-top tube that contains EDTA as an anticoagulant. This tube is used to prevent clotting and maintain sample integrity for accurate lead level measurements.
A medical procedure in which a pregnant woman's blood is drawn and analyzed for the levels of certain hormones and proteins
Lavender or light purple is the color typically associated with the tube top for collecting blood samples for potassium testing.
The tube used for drawing blood for testosterone testing is typically a red-top tube.
Typically, three tubes of blood are drawn for a 3-hour glucose test. This test measures how your body processes glucose over a 3-hour period after you consume a high-sugar drink. The blood samples are drawn at different intervals to monitor your blood glucose levels.