Tube Order/Color Flashcards
1
Q
Culture
A
ACD, SPS
Blood cultures, DNA
2
Q
Light Blue
A
Sodium Citrate
Coagulation studies, PT, PTT, fibrinogen, platelets, INR
3
Q
Red
A
No Additive, Glass Particles
HIV, Syphilis (RPR), blood typing, Vitamin D, B12
4
Q
SST (tiger top)
A
Thixotropic Gel
Panels (lipid, basic metabolic panel, complete metabolic panel) Hormones (follicle stimulating hormone, prostate specific antigen)
5
Q
Green
A
Lithium HEPARIN
Electrolytes, platelet count, coagulation studies
6
Q
Lavendar
A
EDTA
Whole blood specimen, CBC, WBC, Sedimentation rate
7
Q
Gray
A
Potassium Oxolate
Blood Glucose, BAC, GTT
8
Q
Royal Blue
A
Trace Elements
Toxicology, Dilantin levels, Lithium
9
Q
Yellow
A
N/A Additive
Paternity, DNA