What additives are 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 are the most common additives in tubes?
Potassium oxalate is the most common. typically added to tubes with glucose preservatives to provide plasma for glucose testing.
What additive is contained in a plain red vacutainer tube?
Red – Tube contains no additive, used for serum chemistry testing, serology, and blood bank testing.
What are additives used for in phlebotomy?
Most blood collection tubes contain an additive that either accelerates clotting of the blood (clot activator) or prevents the blood from clotting (anticoagulant).
What is ACD in phlebotomy?
ACD. Acid Citrate Dextrose – Additive used for Immunohematology tests ie. DNA and Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Phenotyping used in praternity evaluations and to determine transplant compatibility.
What are the different additives of use in hematological determinations?
Table of Contents
- Anticoagulant # 1. Double Oxalate:
- Anticoagulant # 2. Ethylene Di-Amine Tetra Acetic Acid (EDTA):
- Anticoagulant # 3. Heparin:
- Anticoagulant # 4. Sodium Citrate:
- Anticoagulant # 5. Sodium Fluoride:
What additive is in the yellow tube?
sodium polyanethol sulfonate
Light yellow top tube contains the additive sodium polyanethol sulfonate (SPS). This tube is used for blood bank studies, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) phenotyping, DNA, and paternity testing.
What tube has no additive?
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| STOPPER COLOR | CONTENTS | VOL. |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Blue | No additive (serum); special glass and stopper material | 7.0 mL |
| Red | No additive | 7.0 mL |
| Light Blue | 3.2% Sodium Citrate | 4.5 mL |
| Gold Top (Serum Separator, “SST”) | Contains separating gel and clot activator | 6.0 mL |
What additive is in the light blue tube?
Sodium Citrate Blood Specimen Collection (Light Blue Top) Tubes: Frequently Asked Questions | FDA.
What is phlebotomy citrate?
Sodium Citrate tubes: Blue stopper: The additive found in citrate tubes is Aqueous Trisodium Citrate dehydrate or Trisodium Citrate Pent hydrate. This additive prevents coagulation by binding calcium and preserves the unstable coagulation factors.
What is the purpose of A Vacutainer tube?
Most commonly used to draw the blood samples directly from the vein. These tubes can also be used sometimes for the collection of urine samples. Vacutainer tubes may contain additives, mostly the anticoagulants, designed to stabilize and preserve the blood specimen prior to analytical testing.
How are Vacutainer blood collection tubes are safe?
BD Vacutainer plastic tubes offer a safe method of blood collection and reduce the potential for tube breakage and specimen spillage, thereby reducing the potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. BD provides a full offering of Vacutainer® blood collection tubes in both glass and plastic.
Who is the inventor of the Vacutainer blood collection tube?
BD is the inventor of BD Vacutainer ® blood collection tubes as well as the worldwide leader in blood tubes. We support our products with extensive clinical expertise and educational materials to help you achieve the best possible results. Glass and plastic options
How is a Vacutainer used in a venipuncture?
Vacutainer Guide Vacutainer tubes are often used to collect blood samples in venipuncture procedures. But some of them are used to collect urine and to separate serum. Some of them contain additives designed for analytical testing. To make it easy for a phlebotomist to know which tube to use, a vacutainer has color-coded covers.