Purpose Flashcards
1
Q
Red
A
To allow blood sample to clot. this permits separation of serum when the serum needs to be tested.
2
Q
Red/black
A
Serum separator tube for serum determinations in chemistry and serology.
3
Q
Purple or lavender
A
To prevent blood from clotting
4
Q
Gray
A
To prevent glycolysis
5
Q
Green
A
To prevent blood from clotting when plasma needs to be tested.
6
Q
Blue
A
To prevent blood from clotting when plasma needs to be tested
7
Q
Black
A
Binds calcium to prevent blood clotting
8
Q
Yellow
A
Preserves red cells
9
Q
Gold serum separator
A
Collects serum
