blue top(Sodium citrated)
LAVENDER
Red
red
A red-top tube is typically used in phlebotomy for an RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) test.
marble top/golden rod
The lavender or purple-top tube is typically used to measure iron levels in phlebotomy. This tube contains EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) as an anticoagulant to prevent clotting.
The lavender-top tube or EDTA tube is typically used for Hgb A1c testing in phlebotomy. It helps prevent clotting by binding calcium ions.
A lavender-top tube is typically used for an ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) test.
The light blue tube is typically used for PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) blood test in phlebotomy. It contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant to prevent blood clotting for accurate testing of blood coagulation.
it shows how quickly your blood will clot if you get cut
The color tube used for a glucose test is typically a gray-top tube, which contains sodium fluoride as a preservative and an anticoagulant. The sodium fluoride helps preserve glucose levels in the blood sample by inhibiting glycolysis, while the anticoagulant prevents clotting. This tube is commonly used for glucose testing to ensure accurate and reliable results.
The color of the tube that is most often used for hematology CBC tests are