2 mL sodium citrate tube
Description
Tube type | Cap Colour | Ring Colour | Tube Contents |
---|---|---|---|
1.8 mL sodium citrate tube | Translucent blue | Buffered sodium citrate |
![1.8 mL sodium citrate tube](https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/media/images/1.8_mL_Citrate_BD_paediatric.width-800.jpg)
Notes
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