Collection ProceduresQuestion 11 of 100
Which group of tests is collected in the lavender EDTA tube?
a.PT, aPTT and fibrinogen
b.CBC, hemoglobin A1c and ESR
c.Comprehensive metabolic panel and lipid panel
d.Glucose, lactate and blood alcohol
Explanation
EDTA preserves cell morphology and prevents platelet clumping, so it is the tube of choice for the CBC, hemoglobin A1c and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Coagulation tests require citrate, glucose and alcohol require a fluoride tube, and chemistry panels require serum or heparinized plasma. Substituting EDTA for a chemistry tube falsely raises potassium and falsely lowers calcium.
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