2 mL lithium heparin tube for plasma samples
Description
Tube type | Cap Colour | Ring Colour | Tube Contents |
---|---|---|---|
2 mL lithium heparin tube | Translucent Green | Lithium heparin |
![2ml lithium heparin BD paediatric tube](https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/media/images/2_mL_lithium_heparin_BD_paediatric.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