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∙ 13y agoThe color of the test tube for A1C testing can vary, but it is commonly purple or lavender in color. This color helps to indicate the specific type of test being performed.
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A hemoglobin A1c test is typically drawn in a lavender-top tube, which contains EDTA as an anticoagulant. This tube is specifically designed for collecting whole blood for tests that require EDTA for anti-coagulation.
The color tube that may be used for a lipid panel test is typically a red or gold/tiger top tube. However, it's essential to check the specific requirements of the laboratory where the test will be conducted, as tube color conventions can vary.
The test tube for BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) is typically light green or gray.
An HIV test is done in either an SST or red-top tube. It is NOT done in a royal blue tube. An HIV test submitted in a royal blue tube will be rejected.
A purple or lavender-colored top tube with EDTA anticoagulant is typically used for collecting samples for a shingles test.
The recommended color tube for drawing an A1C blood test is lavender.
An A1c blood test typically goes in a purple-top tube containing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) as an anticoagulant.
The recommended tube for hemoglobin A1C testing is lavender or purple top tube, which contains EDTA as an anticoagulant. It is important to follow the specific instructions provided by the laboratory where the test will be performed.
The color of the top tube for an HGB A1C test is typically lavender. Lavender top tubes are used to collect whole blood samples for hematology tests, including HGB A1C testing.
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The preferred tube for collecting blood for an A1C test is a lavender/purple top tube, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA. This tube is used to prevent blood from clotting during testing.
For A1c testing, you would typically collect blood in a lavender/purple-top tube, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA. This tube is used for tests that require whole blood or plasma.
The lavender-top tube or EDTA tube is typically used for Hgb A1c testing in phlebotomy. It helps prevent clotting by binding calcium ions.
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what is the A1C test
A hemoglobin A1c test is typically drawn in a lavender-top tube, which contains EDTA as an anticoagulant. This tube is specifically designed for collecting whole blood for tests that require EDTA for anti-coagulation.
The A1C test is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. It is primarily used to diagnose and monitor diabetes. An A1C level of 6.5% or higher typically indicates diabetes.