Blood Vial Colors & Uses

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What color is used for coagulation tests (PT, PTT, D-Dimer)?

Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)

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Which tube contains no additives and is used for serum chemistry tests?

Red (Non anticoagulant )

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Which vial has a gel separator and is used for chemistry tests like CMP, BMP, and TSH?

Tiger/Gold (non anticoagulant & Gel)

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What tube is used for STAT chemistry tests, ammonia, and HIV?

Green (Heparin)

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Which tube is used for CBC, Hemoglobin A1C, and Hematology tests?

Purple (EDTA)

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What tube is used for glucose and ethanol (ETOH) testing?

Grey (Sodium Fluoride potassium )

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Which vial is used for DNA studies and HLA typing?

Yellow (ACD)

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