Blood Collection & Tube Colors Flashcards

1
Q

What additive is in a purple top? What do you use a purple top for?

A

EDTA
CBC or plasma

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What addiive is in a red top? What do you use a red top for?

A

No additives, whole blood or serum

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What additive is in a green top? What do you use a green top for?

A

heparin
biochemistry or plasma

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4
Q

What is the differecnce between plasma and serum?

A

serum= plasma - clotting factors

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