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What is the category of blood tests that includes Lipid, Liver Function, and Electrolytes?
CLIN CHEM Department
Which hormone is often tested in the IMMUNOLOGY Department?
FSH, LH, Prolactin, etc.
What is the name of the virus tested in the IMMUNOLOGY/POCT/RAPIDS department?
HIV, HEP A, B, C, Dengue
What is the name of the enzyme tested in the CLIN CHEM Department?
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What is the name of the tumor marker tested in the IMMUNOLOGY Department?
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What is the name of the hormone tested in the IMMUNOLOGY Department to diagnose growth disorders?
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What is the primary test performed in the Coagulation Department using a $Blue Top$ tube?
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Which department uses a $Gray Top$ tube for testing Glucose levels?
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What type of tests are performed in the HEMATOLOGY Department using a $Purple Top$ tube?
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What percentage of blood tests are performed using a $Green Top$ tube?
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What type of anticoagulant is used in a $Blue Top$ tube?
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Which department uses a $Purple Top$ tube for HBAIC tests?
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Study Notes
Blood Tubes and Tests
Blue Top Tube
- Contains Sodium Citrate as an anti-coagulant
- Used for PT, aPTT, D-dimer, and INR tests
- Department responsible: COAGULATION
Gray Top Tube
- Contains Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Oxalate as anti-coagulants
- Used for Glucose (FBS, RBS, 2HRPP, GTT) tests
- Department responsible: CLIN CHEM/BIOCHEM
Purple Top Tube
- Contains EDTA as an anti-coagulant
- Used for CBC/FBC, ESR, SCT, HBEP, Blood Film/Differential Count, Blood Type, Reticulocyte Count, and Malaria Smears tests
- Department responsible: HEMATOLOGY and CLIN CHEM/BIOCHEM
Green Top Tube
- Contains LI or Na Heparin as an anti-coagulant
- Used for various clinical chemistry and immunology tests, including:
- Lipid, Liver, and Renal Function tests
- Electrolytes, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus tests
- Cardiac Enzymes, Iron, and Amylase tests
- TFT, PSA, CEA, CA125, CA153, and other immunology tests
- Department responsible: CLIN CHEM, IMMUNOLOGY, and POCT
Red/Yellow Top Tube (SERUM)
- No anti-coagulant
- Used for various immunology tests, including:
- HIV, VDRL, HEP A, B, C, Dengue, and H-Pylori tests
- Troponin, CRP, RF, and other tests
- Department responsible: IMMUNOLOGY, POCT, and RAPIDS
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Description
A brief overview of blood tubes and laboratory tests, covering tube colors, tests, and departments. Prepared for The School of Practical Accounting.
