Blood Collection Tubes Flashcards
1
Q
Purple Top
A
EDTA. Used for CBC and blood smears.
2
Q
Green Top
A
Sodium or lithium heparin. Choice for most plasma samples. Used during clotting processes.
3
Q
Red Top
A
Plain. For clotting a blood sample but does not separate the clot from the serum.
4
Q
Gray and Red Top (Tiger Top)
A
Plain with silicone gel separator. For clotting a blood sample, separates the clot from the serum.
5
Q
Blue Top
A
Sodium Citrate. Used for coagulation assessments.
6
Q
Gray Top
A
Sodium Fluoride. Used for glucose preservation.
