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Description

Tube type Cap Colour Ring Colour Tube Contents
2.7 mL sodium citrate tube Light blue Buffered sodium citrate

2.7 mL sodium citrate tube


Notes

Information:

Must be filled to the level of the arrow.

Short samples give invalid results.

Label the specimen with:

  • Surname
  • Forename
  • Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity number (MRN number, NHS number)

For further information, see: Pathology policy for specimen and request form labelling for pathology users