What is a gold top tube blood test?
Gold Top (Serum Separator, “SST”) Contains separating gel and clot activator. 6.0 mL. Most chemistry, endocrine and serology tests, including Hepatitis and HIV.
What are the BD serum tubes coated with?
BD Vacutainer® Heparin Tubes are spray-coated with either lithium heparin or sodium heparin and are used for plasma determinations in chemistry.
What additive does a gold top tube have?
Blood Collection Tubes
| Tube cap color | Additive |
|---|---|
| Light-blue | 3.2% Sodium citrate |
| Red or gold (mottled or “tiger” top used with some tubes) | Serum tube with or without clot activator or gel |
| Green | Sodium or lithium heparin with or without gel |
| Lavender or pink | Potassium EDTA |
What is BD Vacutainer serum used for?
BD Vacutainer® SST™ Plus Tubes and BD Vacutainer® SST™ Glass Tubes may be used for routine blood donor screening and diagnostic testing of serum for infectious disease such as ToRCH, Syphilis Ab, anti-HIV, anti-HTLV, anti-HCV, anti-HBc, and HBsAg.
What is the SST tube used for?
This tube is used for collecting serum or clotted whole blood specimens. This tube should be used for all drug levels. Serum Separator Tube (SST) (Tiger Top): Does not contain an anticoagulant but contains a clot activator and serum separator gel.
What is BD tube?
BD Vacutainer plastic tubes offer a safe method of blood collection and reduce the potential for tube breakage and specimen spillage, thereby reducing the potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. BD provides a full offering of Vacutainer® blood collection tubes in both glass and plastic. Haematology tubes.
What additive is in PST tube?
lithium heparin
BD Vacutainer® PST™ Tubes contain spray-coated lithium heparin and a gel for plasma separation. They are used for plasma determinations in chemistry.
What is the difference between SST and PST?
SST/tiger tops contain a clot activator and gel separator, used to separate serum from blood products. Along with the gel separator, PST collection tubes also contain an anticoagulant additive, used to separate plasma from blood.
What is the yellow vacutainer used for?
Types of tubes
| Tube cap color or type | Additive | Usage and comments |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Acid-citrate-dextrose A (anticoagulant) | Tissue typing, DNA studies, HIV cultures |
| Pearl (“white”) | Separating gel, cumb and (K2)EDTA | PCR for adenovirus, toxoplasma and HHV-6 |
Which tube is used for which test?
Clinical medicine
| Tube cap color or type | Additive |
|---|---|
| Pink | EDTA (chelator / anticoagulant) |
| Royal blue | EDTA (chelator / anticoagulant) |
| Tan | EDTA (chelator / anticoagulant) |
| Gray | Sodium fluoride (glycolysis inhibitor) Potassium oxalate (anticoagulant) |
One may also ask, what is a gold top tube blood test? Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) This tube contains a clot activator and serum gel separator – used for various chemistry, serology, and immunology tests. If the specimen requirement for a test is red-top tube(s), do not use gold-top/SST tube(s).
What are PST BD Vacutainer tubes?
PST BD Vacutainer®PST™Tubes contain spray-coated lithium heparin and a gel for plasma separation. They are used for plasma determinations in chemistry. Closure Reference # Tube Size (mm) Draw Volume (mL) Type Color Label type 367960 13×75 3.0 P 368056 13×75 3.0 P 367961 13×100 3.5 P 367962 13×100 4.5 P 367963 13×100 4.5 ST 367964 16×100 8.0 P
Where can I find BD Vacutainer®tubes?
Note:BD Vacutainer®Tubes for pediatric and partial draw applications can be found on our website. For the full array of BD Vacutainer®Blood Collection Tubes, visit www.bd.com/vacutainer. Many are available in a variety of sizes and draw volumes (for pediatric applications).
How do I contact bd Global Technical Services?
For more information, please contact: BD Global Technical Services: 1.800.631.0174 BD Customer Service: 1.888.237.2762 www.bd.com/vacutainer For more information, please contact: TimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc. 144 Tower Drive • Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 1.800.323.4840 • Fax: 1.800.548.5359 A Perfect Alignment for a Perfect Solution!