reddish brown
The color of tube used for ferritin is typically gold or red/gray.
A gold or yellow test tube is commonly used for ferritin testing.
Tiger top
The tube used for a serum ferritin test is typically a gold or tiger top tube.
reddish brown
A gold-top tube is typically used to collect blood for serum ferritin testing.
The test tube for ferritin measurement is typically a gold or amber colored tube. This type of tube helps protect the sample from light exposure, which can affect the accuracy of the test results.
A lavender-top tube containing EDTA is typically used for ferritin testing. This anticoagulant is used to prevent clotting of the blood sample.
Ferritin and hemosiderin are stored in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. They are primarily stored in the form of ferritin, a complex of iron and protein, with hemosiderin being a breakdown product of ferritin storage.
The color of the tube for electrolyte testing is typically green.
The B12 lab tube color is typically red or gold.
The color tube for bilirubin direct is usually a green or dark green tube.