To transport swab samples or tissue, remove the cap, place the sample in the tube (break off the swab handle if necessary) and put the cap back on and pull. If a Coag tube (light blue) is the only or first tube to be pulled out, a 5 ml disposal tube must first be pulled become. Red Top — tubes without gel separator, mainly used for serological and chemical testing. Before collecting the patient, please contact the laboratory to obtain the correct color test tubes for metal analysis or other tests as specified in the individual test lists.
Which blood tube colors are there for which test?
If a Coag tube (light blue) is the only or first tube to be drawn, a 5 ml disposal tube must be drawn first.
What does a red vial of blood mean?
If you’re not sure what you need to do for a particular blood test, ask your friendly local lab technician. Hemolysis occurs when the thin protective membrane that encloses the fragile red blood cells is ruptured, allowing hemoglobin to escape into the plasma. For example, a purple vial is required for a blood count, and a green vial may be required for a chemical profile. Blood cells are suspended in plasma, which consists of water and dissolved materials, including hormones, antibodies, and enzymes that are transported to tissues, as well as cellular waste products that are transported to the lungs and kidneys.
This less commonly used bottle is intended for biochemical tests that require heparinized plasma or whole blood for analysis.
