I've just started my phlebotomy class and have 8 different colors tubes which are Yellow (Sterile tube), Light Blue, Red,Gold(SST), Light Green(PST), Green,Lavender, and Grey. I'm having trouble understanding what tubes go where.... like I know Red tube is used for Chemistry and Light Blue is used for Coagulation..... The book really isan't that great so I'm kind of confused... Also I've looked on the internet and they mention a pink tube that is used for blood going to the blood bank but there is no pink tube mentioned anywhere in my book. If anyone could take the time to help me out with this I would appreciate it so much and gladly give you the 10 points...... My instructor is great at the hands on portion of actually drawing the blood but lacking very much so in the lecture portion.... so as you can imagine I'm lost! Thanks so much!
That's not true! The PINK tube has EDTA and is used in blood bank. It replaces having to draw a plain red to for serum and a purple top. Pink rubber top tube contains an additive called ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), or potassium salt. This tube is used for full blood counts (CBC) required for blood banks, blood type screening, or blood cross-match.
They pertain to the different tests they are used to draw and any additives that are (or aren't) in the tube.
