Spotters-Mlt: Dr.S.Rashmi Dept. of Biochemistry
Spotters-Mlt: Dr.S.Rashmi Dept. of Biochemistry
Spotters-Mlt: Dr.S.Rashmi Dept. of Biochemistry
DR.S.RASHMI
DEPT. OF BIOCHEMISTRY
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• This tube is used for preparing heparinized plasma, whole blood, and bone
marrow specimen-routine biochemical tests done in plasma
Tube cap color Additive Function of Additive Common laboratory tests
Red or gold (mottled or "tiger" top used with Clot activator promotes blood clotting with
Serum tube with or without clot activator or
some tubes is not shown) glass or silica particles. Gel separates serum Chemistry, serology, immunology
gel
from cells.
Green
Sodium or lithium heparin with or without Prevents clotting by inhibiting thrombin and
Stat and routine chemistry
gel thromboplastin
Lavender or pink
Potassium EDTA Prevents clotting by binding calcium Hematology and blood bank
Gray Sodium fluoride, and sodium or potassium Fluoride inhibits glycolysis, and oxalate Glucose (especially when testing will be
oxalate prevents clotting by precipitating calcium. delayed), blood alcohol, lactic acid
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• What is OSHA?
• Occupational and Safety Health Act of 1970