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| Red Top And Gold Top Tubes |
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Used for most chemistry tests. Contain
no anticoagulant. Gold top “Serum separator” tubes contain a special
barrier to separate cells from serum when the specimen is centrifuged. |
| Lavender Top Tubes |
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Most commonly used for Hematology tests. Contains
EDTA anticoagulant. Gently invert tube immediately after the phlebotomy to
ensure blood, anticoagulant mixing. |
| Blue Top Tubes |
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Used for coagulation studies. Contains sodium citrate
anticoagulant. Gently invert tube immediately after filling to ensure blood,
anticoagulant mixing.
Blue top tubes must be full (to the full extent of the
vacuum) to insure proper blood-anticoagulant dilution ratio. If blood is drawn
in a syringe, insert the needle through the tube’s cork and allow the
tube to fill to capacity. |
| Green Top Tubes |
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Used for a variety of testing. Contain lithium heparin
anticoagulant. Gently mix by inversion after filling tubes with blood. |
| 24-Hour Urine Specimen Collection |
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Your doctor has requested a laboratory test that requires a 24-hour urine
collection. Please follow the instructions below to help insure the accuracy
and quality of your test.
- Timed Urine Specimen Collection -
Larger containers used to collect multiple voids. Darkly colored for protection
from light and without preservative. Keep container refrigerated during
the collection period.
- Random Urine & other specimens
Specialty collection containers are available and based on test requested. Proper
specimen collection and handling are required to ensure quality results. If
you require additional information or help, please call the laboratory.
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| Urine And Other Specimens |
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Urine and other specimens can provide valuable information about the patient’s
physical condition. Proper specimen collection and handling are required to
ensure quality test results. If you require additional information or help,
please call the laboratory. |
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Salem Health Laboratories
503-561-5390
800-562-7542 |
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