Blood Tubes

Question 1

Tiger Top (Red/Yellow)

Answer 1

Gel Separator Tube - gel additive separates blood cells and serum. (T4, Chem)

Question 2

Purple Top

Answer 2

EDTA (anti-coagulant) - Whole blood, un-clotted. (CBC, HWT, FIV/FELV)

Question 3

Blue Top

Answer 3

Sodium Citrate- Plasma (PT/PTT or clotting tests. POP = pre-op bloodwork)

Question 4

Green Top

Answer 4

Sodium/Lithium Heparin - Plasma (In-house chemistries) Chem 10, Chem 17, Lyte 4, Fru, Lac, Crea

Question 5

What test/tubes do you need for an adult wellness test?

Answer 5

CBC, Chem 21 - Purple, Tiger

Question 6

What test/tubes do you need for an adult wellness plus test?

Answer 6

CBC, Chem 21, T4 - Purple, Tiger

Question 7

What is a T4 blood test?

Answer 7

Bloodwork that evaluates thyroid function

Question 8

What test/tubes do you need for a pre-operative profile select?

Answer 8

CBC, Chem, PT/PTT - Purple, Tiger, Blue (Spun->Plasma into White top-> freezer)

Question 9

What test/tubes do you need for a senior profile?

Answer 9

CBC, Chem 27, T4, UA - Purple, Tiger, White (Urine)

Question 10

What is the green top for?

Answer 10

In-house chem bloodwork, electrolytes.