What is the additive in a green top tube
Most blood collection tubes contain an additive that either accelerates clotting of the blood (clot activator) or prevents the blood from clotting (anticoagulant). A tube that contains a clot activator will produce a serum sample when the blood is separated by centrifugation and a tube that contains an anticoagulant will produce a plasma sample after centrifugation. Some tests require the use of serum, some require plasma, and other tests require anticoagulated whole blood (Table 1). Show Table 1. The most commonly used blood collection tubes.
Laboratory test results are dependent on the quality of the specimen submitted. If there is any doubt or question regarding the type of specimen that should be collected, it is imperative that the laboratory is called to clarify the order and specimen requirements. Most laboratory tests are performed on serum, anticoagulated plasma or whole blood. Please see the individual test directory listings for specific requirements. Plasma: Plasma: Draw a sufficient amount of blood with the indicated anticoagulant to yield the necessary plasma volume. Gently mix the blood collection tube by inverting 8-10 times immediately after collection. The majority of samples require separation of plasma from cells within two hours of collection. However, there are few tests that require separation within 15-30 minutes. Please refer to our laboratory test directory for additional information. All specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Serum: Draw a sufficient amount of blood to yield the necessary serum volume. Invert tube 5-10 times to activate clotting. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes. NOTE: Avoid hemolysis. Whole Blood: Draw a sufficient amount of blood with the indicated anticoagulant. Gently mix the blood collection tube by inverting 8-10 times immediately after collection. NOTE: Tubes intended for whole blood analyses are not to be centrifuged and separated. All patient specimens must be place in biohazard bags for transport to the laboratory. Specimen Collection Tubes
Special Collection Tubes: Some tests require specific tubes for proper analysis. Please contact the laboratory prior to patient draw to obtain the correct tubes for metal analysis or other tests as identified in the individual test listings. Microtainer® tubes (pediatric bullet tubes)*
*Microtainer is a registered trademark of Becton, Dickinson and Company Microbiological Collection Containers Anaerobic Transport Media: Tube with soft agar and reducing agents designed to maintain viability of anaerobic organisms. Fluid can be injected through the diaphragm cap into the tube. To transport swab specimens or tissue, remove the cap, place the specimen into the tube (break off the swab stem if needed) and replace and tighten cap. Blood Culture Media: Draw 20 mL of blood and aseptically inoculate 10 mL into each of the 2 bottles: BACTEC PLUS (blue label) and BACTEC LYTIC (purple label). Use an alcohol prep to clean the top of each bottle before and after inoculation. Charcoal Amies Medium With Swab: This swab is used for the collection and transport of specimens for Bordetella isolation. The specimen of choice is secretions collected from the posterior nasopharynx. Culture Swab™ must be submitted for direct examination. Chlamydia Culture Transport Medium: Use the swab provided to collect the specimen and inoculate the transport medium. If specimen transport is delayed, refrigerate after inoculation. Chlamydia trachomatis, MicroTrak® Direct Stain Specimen Collection Kit: This is used in the collection of specimens for analysis by the MicroTrak C trachomatis direct specimen test. The kit contains slide, swabs, cytology brush, and fixative. The directions for use are on the package. HSV 1, HSV 2, VZV MicroTrak Direct Stain Specimen Collection Kit: For use in the collection of specimens for analysis by the HSV1/HSV2 and VZV direct specimen typing test. This test is for external lesions only. The kit contains slides, swabs, fixative and directions for use. Collection kits are available in microbiology. Isolator Microbial Tube (adult and pediatric): These tubes are used for the collection of blood specimens for the isolation of fungi and mycobacteria. Transport to the laboratory at ambient temperature. Viral Culturette®: This sterile swab is used for the collection and transport of herpes and viral specimens. Transport to the laboratory on wet ice.
Random Collection: For routine and microscopic evaluation, a clean catch or midstream specimen is preferred. Inpatients: The patient should void a small amount of urine, which is discarded. Collect urine in a clean container before voiding is completed. The container should be capped, labeled and refrigerated. Outpatients and Referral Patients: After collection, the transfer of urine into preservative tubes should happen at the collection site. Mix the urine and peel back the protective sticker on the blue cap to expose the cannula. Fill the tubes in this order: gray for culture & sensitivity, yellow-red marble top for urinalysis and non-additive red top . The tube is filled by pushing the tube stopper side down onto the exposed cannula. Each tube has a line indicating the “minimum draw.” Urine Collection for Chlamydia/Gonorrhea PCR: Patient must not have voided for at least 2 hours. The first stream of urine is collected and submitted for testing. 24-hour Urine Collection: UCI Pathology Services provides 24-hour urine collection containers. Use the following procedure for the correct specimen collection and preparation:
For more information call us toll free at 1-888-UCI-LABS What does a green top tube test for?Green top tube with sodium or lithium heparin: used for plasma or whole blood determinations. EDTA tubes: includes Lavender top, Pink top (used for blood bank testing), Tan top (used for lead testing), and Royal Blue top with EDTA (used for trace metal whole blood or plasma determinations).
What is the additive in each of the tubes?Most blood collection tubes contain an additive that either accelerates clotting of the blood (clot activator) or prevents the blood from clotting (anticoagulant).
What color tubes have no additives?Red – Tube contains no additive, used for serum chemistry testing, serology, and blood bank testing.
What additive is in a mint green tube?Order of Tube Draw. What are the additives in phlebotomy tubes?Last draw - additive tubes in this order:. SST (red-gray or gold top). Contains a gel separator and clot activator.. Sodium heparin (dark green top). PST (light green top). Contains lithium heparin anticoagulant and a gel separator.. EDTA (lavender top). ACDA or ACDB (pale yellow top). ... . Oxalate/fluoride (light gray top). What is the additive in the yellow top tube?Yellow Top Tube Additive: Contains the anticoagulant sodium polyanetholesulfonate (SPS). Used to collect specimens to be cultured.
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