Phlebotomy (Speedy Study Guides)
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Purple or lavender: EDTA is a strong anticoagulant; purple tubes are used for complete blood counts or blood smear preparation i.e. where whole blood is required.
Phlebotomy is a procedure that removes blood from the body. Regular phlebotomy treats people who have too much iron in their blood, such as with hemochromatosis, or who are producing too many red blood cells, such as with polycythemia. Removing blood regularly decreases iron levels in the body by reducing the number of iron-rich red blood cells.
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Phlebotomy- Meaning of Color Coded Top for Tubes
The meanings of the different colors are standardized across manufacturers. Gold or ‘Tiger’ Red/Black top: No additive, Serum Separator tube (SST) Clot activator and gel for serum separation on centrifugation. Used in chemistry, immunology and serology. Orange or Grey/Yellow ‘Tiger’ Top: Contain Thrombin, a rapid clot activator, for STAT serum chemistry testing.
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