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OOD Common Tests
Order of Draw - Common Tests
Color of Tube | Common Test |
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BCB | Blood cultures (pathogenic organisms) |
Yellow Top | * Cellular studies * HLA typing identifies antigens on the white blood cells (WBC) which determine tissue compatibility for organs transplantation * Paternity testing (DNA) |
Light Blue Top | * Coagulation test on plasma * PT - prothrombin time * APTT or PTT - Activated partial thromboplastin time * D Dimer |
Plain Red Top | * Vitamin B6 (must be covered from light) * Blood bank cross match |
Red & Gray Top SST Gold Top | *Chemistry test serum *Cholesterol *Triglycerides *LDH *TSH *HDL *Amylase *Alkaline Phosphates *BUN *CK *Liver *Enzymes *LIPID *Chem-profile (CMP) *Renal (BMP) *LDL *Neonatal bilirubin *serology tests serum *Pregnancy *RPR *ANA |
Light Green Top Dark Green Top | * Plasma tests in chemistry departments * Ammonia (put on ice) * Electrolytes (MG - magnesium, K-potassium, NA-sodium & CHL - chloride) |
Lavender Top | * CBC * Differential * Platelet Count * Reticulocyte * ESR - erythrocyte sedimentation rate (FTC) * Sickle cell screen * Hemoglobin electrophoresis * Hemoglobin A1C * BNP |
Pink Top | blood bank tube |
Tan Tube | Lead |
Marble Tube | Lead |
Royal Blue / Dark Blue Tube | *Copper *Zinc |
White Tube | * HIV DNA |
Gray Tube | * Glucose * Lactate (put on ice) * Alcohol Levels * GTT * Lactic Aid (no tourniquet, transport on ice) |