Lavender/purple-topped tube is typically used for collecting synovial fluid for analysis.
A Torricelli tube, named after Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli, is a simple device used to measure fluid levels, typically in applications where accurate barometric pressure measurements are needed. It consists of a vertical glass tube open at the top and submerged in a fluid-filled reservoir. The height of the fluid column in the tube is proportional to the pressure of the fluid above it.
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The color tube that may be used for a lipid panel test is typically a red or gold/tiger top tube. However, it's essential to check the specific requirements of the laboratory where the test will be conducted, as tube color conventions can vary.
Yes, a drainage tube is commonly placed in the axilla after axillary dissection to prevent the accumulation of fluid in the surgical area and promote healing. The tube helps drain excess fluid from the wound, reducing the risk of complications such as seroma formation.
A lavender top tube is typically used to collect blood samples for homocysteine level analysis.
The color tube for iron studies is typically a lavender or purple top tube, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA. This type of tube is used to preserve the sample for analysis of iron levels in the blood.
The tube color commonly used for trace metal analysis is typically royal blue. Royal blue tubes typically contain heparin as an anticoagulant and are used for collecting plasma samples for trace metal analysis.
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A lavender top tube is used for collecting whole blood specimens for analysis in hematology. The color of the tube top is a standardization for identifying the type of additive present in the tube for proper sample processing.
The tube color for testing red blood cells (RBCs) is typically purple, which corresponds to a tube containing the anticoagulant ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). This additive helps to prevent clotting and preserve the integrity of the RBCs for analysis.
The color tube used for measuring PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is typically a red top tube. This tube contains no anticoagulant and is used for collecting blood samples for serum analysis. After the blood is collected, the tube is centrifuged, and the serum is then separated for PSA testing.
The recommended tube for a Chem 7 test is either a red-top tube with no anticoagulant, or a serum separator tube (SST) to collect a serum sample for the chemical analysis.
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The tube for creatine kinase typically comes in a red or gold top tube. There is typically no additive required for creatine kinase testing as the serum or plasma is used directly for analysis.
Arterial blood gas (ABG) samples are typically collected in heparinized syringes with a green stopper. This color-coded tube helps prevent clotting and ensures accurate results for blood gas analysis.
There is not a specific amount of residual fluid that is not okay on a g-tube. It's more about what color it is, and if it hurts. You do not want to be oozing blood or puss from the g-tube insertion.