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What color tube is used to draw HgA1c?
For a HgA1c you would need a lavender top tube.
Does the lavender tube get spun?
No, the lavender top tube is typically used for plasma collection and does not require spinning before testing.
What color tube can you use to substitute lavender?
You can substitute a pink tube (potassium EDTA) for a lavender tube in most cases. It is important to note that certain tests may require a lavender tube specifically, so always check with your lab or healthcare provider for guidance.
What color tube do you use to collect a cbc?
a lavender top tube
If a gray tube is collected before a lavender tube what will occur?
Clotting
What color tube used for Lead?
A royal blue or navy blue tube with no anticoagulant is typically used for lead testing.
Can lipid be tested with lavender tube?
No, lipids cannot be tested with a lavender tube as lavender tubes typically contain an anticoagulant called EDTA and are used for hematology testing. Lipid testing usually requires a serum sample collected in a tube without additives, such as a red-top tube.
What color top tube for HgA1C?
The color of the top tube for HgA1C blood test is lavender. This type of tube contains EDTA as an anticoagulant additive to prevent blood coagulation.
Blood bank testing can be performed in which color of tube?
Lavender top plastic tube
What color test tube is CBC?
Lavender CBC is complet blood count
What can happen if a lavender tube is collected before a light green tube?
If a lavender tube is collected before a light green tube, there is a risk of contamination and carryover of additives present in the lavender tube into the sample collected in the light green tube. This can affect the accuracy of test results and potentially lead to erroneous findings. It is important to follow the correct order of draw to ensure the integrity of the samples.
If a grey stopper tube is collected before a lavender shield tube what can occur?
If a grey stopper tube is collected before a lavender shield tube, contamination from the additives in the grey stopper tube may lead to inaccurate results in the lavender shield tube, especially for analytes sensitive to contamination or carryover effects. It is important to follow the recommended order of draw during blood collection to prevent such issues.
