NM.V1.4.1.3. Laboratory Test Tube Color Selection Guide Boone Hospital Laboratory Correct order for drawing tubes: Blue, Gold or Red, Green, Lavender or Pink For questions or for tests …
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Mar 24, 2024 · We’ll explain what the different colors mean and the tests associated with each. Blood culture bottles are always drawn before any colored tube. They usually come in pairs, …
This image serves as a quick reference guide for various blood collection tube (vacutainer) types. Each tube is identified by its top color and the additives it contains. It also highlights the most …
Always refer to tube label to confirm tube type – never rely on the stopper color alone. For detection of microbial growth from blood specimens. For coagulation determinations. Note: …
When using a winged blood collection set for venipuncture and a coagulation (citrate) tube is the first specimen to be drawn, a discard tube should be drawn first. The discard tube must be …
Here’s a quick guide to the most commonly used blood collection tube color codes: Red: Contains no additive; used for serum testing. Gold or Tiger Top: Contains a gel separator; ideal for …
These color-coded tubes play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results. The color of each tube correlates with specific additives, which can influence the type …