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Introduction
Table
| color* | additive | specimen |
|---|---|---|
| red | none | serum |
| lavender EDTA (Versene) | whole blood; binds Ca+2 | |
| green | heparin | thrombin inhibition |
| blue | buffered citrate | coagulation tests; binds Ca+2 |
| gray | NaF | glucose; inhibits glycolysis |
| yellow | citrate dextrose (ACD) erythrocytes | |
| * color of stopper |
More general terms
More specific terms
- black top tube
- blue top tube
- gray top tube
- green top tube
- lavender top tube
- orange top tube
- red top tube
- yellow top tube
References
- ↑ Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 13