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The color top for CBC (Complete Blood Count) is lavender.
The lavender/purple tube is typically used for a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test.
The color of the tube commonly used for CBC (Complete Blood Count) is lavender or purple.
A lavender-topped (EDTA) tube is commonly used to draw blood for a complete blood count (CBC) without a differential count.
A lavender-top tube should be collected for a complete blood count (CBC).
Lavender CBC is complet blood count
The most popular blood test is the complete blood count. The complete blood count is a test that counts the number of all the blood cells of the body.
Complete blood count
A complete blood count (CBC) is a common blood test that provides detailed information about the types and numbers of cells in the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It helps in diagnosing various conditions such as anemia, infection, and blood disorders.
The count will be artificially low
A complete blood count (CBC) is typically drawn in a purple-colored blood tube, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA to preserve the sample and prevent clotting.
For CBC (Complete Blood Count) and platelet count tests, typically purple-top tubes containing the anticoagulant EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) are used. These tubes are designed to prevent blood clotting and preserve the integrity of blood cells for accurate testing.