5 mL plain gel tube for serum samples
Description
Tube type | Cap Colour | Ring Colour | Tube Contents |
---|---|---|---|
5 mL BD Vacutainer Serum Tube | Gold | Separation gel & clot activator |
![5ml gold tube](https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/media/images/5mL_gold_top_tube_clU0NKv.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.