Blue-Top Tube - Sodium Citrate (NaCitrate):
This tube is primarily used for coagulation studies (PT and PTT).
Complete filling of this tube is essential to obtain accurate
results.
Lavender-Top Tube - EDTA: EDTA is the
anticoagulant used for most hematology procedures. Its primary use
is for the CBC and individual components of the CBC. The larger
(6ml) tube is used for blood bank procedures.
Red-Top Tube - This tube has no anticoagulant
and is used for many chemistry tests, drug levels, and blood bank
procedures.
Royal Blue-Top Tube - There are two general types
- one with K2 EDTA and one with no anti-coagulant. This tube is
used primarily for trace metal analysis.
Serum Separator Tube (SST®) - This tube contains a
clot activator and serum gel separator. It has no anticoagulant and
is used for many chemistry tests. It cannot be used for certain
drug levels or any blood bank procedures.
Green-Top Tube - Sodium Heparin or Lithium
Heparin
Grey-Top Tube - Potassium Oxalate. This tube is
used primarily for glucose tolerance testing.
Yellow-Top Tube - ACD (Sol. A or Sol. B)
Additional information on specimen collection and transport may be
found in the CPLSE Test Directory or in our downloadable Specimen
Requirements PDF.