CBC with diff
The top liquid layer in a purple-top tube after centrifugation is called plasma. Plasma is the liquid component of blood that contains water, electrolytes, proteins, hormones, and waste products.
A PKU is a serum test, so it goes in a red top.
A hemoglobin A1c test is typically drawn in a lavender-top tube, which contains EDTA as an anticoagulant. This tube is specifically designed for collecting whole blood for tests that require EDTA for anti-coagulation.
The color of the test tube for A1C testing can vary, but it is commonly purple or lavender in color. This color helps to indicate the specific type of test being performed.
A purple or lavender-colored top tube with EDTA anticoagulant is typically used for collecting samples for a shingles test.
The tube for an anti-DNA test is typically purple on the top and lavender on the bottom, known as a lavender-top tube. This tube contains EDTA, an anticoagulant that helps preserve the blood sample for testing.
The tube used for a serum ferritin test is typically a gold or tiger top tube.
A lavender or purple top tube is typically used to collect a CPK (Creatine Phosphokinase) blood test.
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.
A lavender or purple-top tube is commonly used for a glycohemoglobin test. This tube contains the anticoagulant EDTA, which helps preserve the blood sample.
The preferred tube for collecting blood for an A1C test is a lavender/purple top tube, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA. This tube is used to prevent blood from clotting during testing.
The Monospot test typically requires a lavender or pink/purple top tube, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA to prevent blood clotting.
purple top
in purple top tube cbc is done
Lavender CBC is complet blood count
A lavender/purple top tube is typically used to draw blood for a hematocrit test. This tube contains the anticoagulant EDTA, which helps prevent the blood from clotting during testing.
A lavender or purple top tube is typically used for collecting samples for prealbumin testing.