4 mL EDTA tube for plasma samples
Description
Tube type | Cap Colour | Ring Colour | Tube Contents |
---|---|---|---|
4 mL K2EDTA tube | Magenta | EDTA |
![EDTA with cap](https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/media/images/EDTA_with_cap.width-500.jpg)
Notes
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