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
2
Q
What addiive is in a red top? What do you use a red top for?
A
No additives, whole blood or serum
3
Q
What additive is in a green top? What do you use a green top for?
A
heparin
biochemistry or plasma
4
Q
What is the differecnce between plasma and serum?
A
serum= plasma - clotting factors