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PBT Tube Top Colors
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| - contains EDTA - used in hematology - tests wholeblood sample wholeblood testing - INVERT | LAVENDER |
| -contains sodium citrate -used in coagulation -test plasma sample testing plasma | LIGHT BLUE |
| - no anticoagulant in tube - used in chemistry - tests serum | GOLD |
| - contains heparin - used in chemistry & coagulation - tests plasma | GREEN |
| - electrolyte tests (potassium, calcium, CO2 & chloride) -Trace Metals (lead, copper) | GOLD, SST, LIGHT GREEN |
| - Troponin - heart marker; increased levels during MI. - also best for potassium determination | LIGHT GREEN |
| - Trace Metals - definiceny, poisoning; lead, copper, manganese. - contains EDTA or hepairn | ROYAL BLUE |
| - contains K2 or K3 EDTA - used in bloodbank - test patient plasma & donor RBC | PINK |
| - ABO/Rh - Type & Screen - DAT - Crossmatch | Bloodbank Tests - PINK |
| - contains gel separator in tube - used in serology - tests serum | RED, GOLD, SST (sometimes) |
| - Anti-HIV - RPR(syphillis) - HBSAG(Hep B) - Mono - RA(rheumatoid arthritis) - Rubella | Serology Tests - RED OR GOLD |
| -CBC -WBC Count -Platelet Count -H&H (hemoglobin & hematocrit) -ESR | Hematology Tests - LAVENDER |
| -PT(Coumadin) -APTT(Heparin) -Fibrinogen(snake bites) -D-Dimer(DVT) | Coagulation - LIGHT BLUE |
| -serum separated tube -gel in tube -used in chemstry -tests serum | SST or TIGER TOP |
| where pathologic microorganisms are identified. | Microbiology |
| Tests: blood, CSF, urine, throat, sputum, wound, feces, genitourinary (STD, Group B Strep) specimens. | Microbiology |
| draw when patient has a fever; normally drawn in pairs.(microbiology) | Blood Cultures |
| Blood cultures, fungal cultures, urine cultures, wound, throat, sputum, stool,& genital cultures, strep test, and gram stains. | Microbiology Tests |