tube color for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone test is the gold tube for chemistry testing.
A lavender or purple-top tube is typically used for thyroid function tests as it contains the anticoagulant EDTA. This tube is important for preserving the integrity of the sample for accurate testing.
A TSH blood draw typically goes into a lavender or purple-top tube containing an EDTA anticoagulant. This tube is used for testing thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels as part of thyroid function tests.
There are several tests done for thyroid function. They require different tubes.
There are several tests done for thyroid function. They require different tubes.
A lavender or purple tube is typically used for TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) blood draw.
The colour tube commonly used for fasting blood tests is usually a plain red or gold-top tube. These tubes do not contain any additives that could affect the results of fasting blood tests.
The Corvac tube is a type of blood collection tube used to prevent clotting by containing an anticoagulant additive, such as EDTA or citrate. It is commonly used for collecting blood samples for various laboratory tests that require whole blood or plasma.
The red top tube typically contains a gel separator and is used for serum testing. It is commonly used for chemistry tests, blood bank studies, and some immunology tests. This tube is designed to allow the blood to clot and the serum to separate for testing.
The additive in the purple tube is EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), which is an anticoagulant. This additive is used primarily in blood collection tubes for hematology tests, as it helps to prevent blood from clotting by binding calcium ions. The purple tube is commonly used for complete blood counts (CBC) and other tests requiring whole blood or plasma.
Green (sodium/lithium heparin) or yellow/red a serum separator tube.
A lavender/purple top tube is typically used for renal function tests. This tube contains the anticoagulant EDTA, which helps preserve the blood sample for testing.
A green tube is typically used for collecting blood samples for tests that require heparin as an anticoagulant. It is commonly used for chemistry tests, including liver function tests, electrolyte panels, and certain hormone assays. The heparin in the green tube helps prevent clotting, allowing for the accurate analysis of plasma.