See test guide for individual sample requirements.
Blood Tubes Chart
Results and Enquiries
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Hemogard™ Closure & Tube Content |
BD Catalogue Number & Volume |
DETERMINATIONS |
INSTRUCTIONS |
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Sodium Citrate |
363095 (2.7ml) |
COAGULATION: PR, APTT, INR, Coagulation Studies |
Note: Must be full Draw |
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SST |
367958 (8.5ml) |
BIOCHEMISTRY & SEROLOGY: LFT, Electrolytes, Urea, Creatinine, Cardiac Enzymes, Hormones, Lipids, General Serology,Thyroid Functions, PSA, Fe Studies, B12 and Folate |
Note: SST tubes contain an inert gel layer which enhances serum separation. |
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Lithium Heparin |
3687883 (4ml) |
Bicarbonate |
Note: Must be full Draw |
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EDTA |
367839 (4ml) |
HAEMATOLOGY: FBC, Hb, WCC, Diff, Platelets, ESR BIOCHEMISTRY: Glycosylated Hb (HbA1c), PTH |
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Fluoride Oxalate |
367935 (4ml) |
Glucose, Polycose, Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) |
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CAT |
367895 (10ml) |
Drug levels |
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Crossmatch |
367941 (7ml) |
Blood Group, Antibody screen, Group and Hold, Group and Hold Crossmatch |
Group & Hold Crossmatch tube labeling must include: |
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Trace Element |
368381 (7ml) |
Aluminium, Copper, Lead |
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HAZARD WARNING: Never inject blood into the tube from needle and syringe. Always label tubes and forms legibly. Always fill tubes to full volume. For any other tests please contact laboratory.
