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Jan 11 2017

Why we use Color Coded Blood Tubes

color coded blood tubes

Have you noticed that we use different colored blood tubes? Each color relates to unique additives that are in the tube.

Red: Contain NO anticoagulants, used for serum testing. Serum is fluid that is left behind after the cells are removed due to clotting.

Gold: Contains a clot activator and special gel to separate serum from the cells.

Purple: Contains a clot blocker and are used for complete blood count(CBC).

Green & Light Blue: Used for plasma testing. Plasma is left over after uncoagulated whole blood cells are removed by centrifugation.

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