Blood Draw Order: A Comprehensive Guide to Tube Colors

Recommended order of blood draw colors:

1. Dark Blue: Sodium Citrate

2. Light Blue: EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid)

3. Green: Sodium Heparin / Heparin

4. Red: No Additive / Serum

5. Yellow: Sodium Citrate / Gel Separator or Serum Separator

6. Lavender: EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid) / K2EDTA

7. Black: Sodium Citrate

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