Tube Guide and Order of Draw

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This document serves as an authoritative laboratory reference guide for the Oregon Region Laboratory Services, detailing the standardized order of draw and the specific medical tests associated with various tube types. It categorizes blood collection tubes including Blood Culture Bottles, Sodium Citrate, ACD, SST, PST, EDTA, and Fluoride Oxalate, mapping each to its corresponding clinical applications in microbiology, coagulation, chemistry, hematology, and molecular diagnostics. This guide provides essential information for healthcare professionals to ensure accurate sample collection, proper test categorization, and improved laboratory workflows within the Providence medical network. Note that this information is intended as a supplemental reference and users should consult the official laboratory Test Catalog for comprehensive testing details.

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Tube Guide and Order of Draw

Tube Types and Common Tests

FAQs

What tests are performed using an EDTA (Lavender/Pink) tube?

EDTA tubes are primarily used for hematology tests such as CBC, hemoglobin/hematocrit, platelet counts, and ESR, as well as molecular genomics and blood bank services.

Oct 14, 2026

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