Laboratory Testing

A green top tube (containing lithium heparin) is typically used to draw blood for digoxin level testing. Make sure to follow proper specimen collection procedures to ensure accurate results.

A gold-top tube with a gel separator is typically used to collect a Chem 8 (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel) test.

ALT, or alanine aminotransferase, is an enzyme found primarily in the liver. It is commonly measured in a metabolic panel to assess liver function. Elevated levels of ALT can indicate liver damage or disease.

Yes, you can drink black coffee before a blood test that does not require fasting. However, it's best to avoid adding any cream or sugar as they could potentially affect the test results. It's always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider for specific instructions related to your test.

i believe it is low because ketoacidosis is a metabolic problem - it is characteristic of a metabolic acidosis, where one has too much H+ (acid) hanging around in the body because there is no bicarb to buffer the H+, buffering acid is one of the main jobs of bicarb, so if you do not have enough, you get an acidosis - in this case ketoacidosis.

source: 3rd year clinical biochemistry course.

A gold or red/gray-stopper tube is typically used for a lipid profile test. These tubes contain a gel separator that separates serum from cells after centrifugation, allowing accurate measurement of lipid levels in the blood. It is important to follow the specific laboratory's guidelines for sample collection procedures.

A red-top tube with no anticoagulant would be appropriate for collecting a blood sample for hepatitis antibody immunology testing.

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.

albumin actually perform a huge role in our body. albumin function in transportin many materials as minerals and so on. materials which are not water soluble can't follow with blood stream (aquaous solution) so albumin bind to it and transport it to the target area.

A light blue top tube containing sodium citrate is typically used to collect blood for platelet function studies. The sodium citrate helps prevent blood clotting by binding calcium ions.

A lavender/purple top tube is typically used for collecting blood specimens for phenobarbital level testing. This tube contains EDTA as an anticoagulant.

If you're talking RH Factor (i.e., you are O-Positive, and your wife is O-Positive) then the baby will be O-Positive. If both the RH Factors are positive, then the baby will be positive.

The lavender/purple tube is typically used for a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test.

The iron test symbol in a blood test is typically represented as "Fe." This test measures the amount of iron in the blood, which can indicate potential deficiencies or excess levels that may be associated with various health conditions.

A blood test that requires plasma or serum should be placed on ice immediately to prevent the sample from clotting. This includes tests like glucose, electrolytes, liver function tests.

Purple-top tubes, also known as EDTA tubes, are commonly used for hematology tests because the anticoagulant EDTA helps preserve blood cell morphology and inhibits clotting.

Plain red top tubes do not require mixing at the time of collection. These tubes contain no additives or anticoagulants and are used for serum collection.

The vacutainer for a TSH test is usually a red and gray or gold top tube, which contains a gel separator. The test should be done in the morning as TSH levels tend to be higher at this time.

purple top tube isn't the norm for T4 test but it may not hurt the results. This tube contains EDTA which is a chemical that hinder clotting. However, it still may dilute the specimen by a few microliters and should be considered by the phlebotomist.

red top tube should be used for extra accuracy, however, blood result within any human being can be changed that micro.. within seconds from another specimen that is drawn. All calibrations on machines almost never form the same results even on the same specimen.

The name of the thiamine blood test is "Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Blood Test" or simply "Thiamine Blood Test."

For a lipid panel test, typically a serum separator tube (SST) is used to collect the blood sample. This tube contains a gel that separates the serum (liquid part of blood) from the blood cells after centrifugation, making it easier to obtain a clear serum sample for lipid analysis.

The tube top used for a glucose draw is typically gray. This tube contains sodium fluoride as a preservative and potassium oxalate as an anticoagulant to prevent the breakdown of glucose in the sample.

Yes, heat coagulation can be used to detect the presence of albumin in urine. When urine is heated, if albumin is present in significant amounts, it will coagulate and form a white precipitate. This method can provide a qualitative indication of the presence of albumin, but it is not as sensitive or specific as other laboratory tests like a urine dipstick or a quantitative albumin assay.

A SST tube, or Serum Separator Tube, is used to collect and separate blood samples for laboratory testing. The tube contains a gel that separates the serum (liquid portion of blood) from the blood cells when the tube is centrifuged, making it easier to analyze the serum for various tests.

Low creatinine levels can be caused by various factors such as muscle loss, certain medications, liver disease, or some rare genetic conditions. It's important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause and address any potential health issues.