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What considerations are important when collecting blood from pediatric patients using microcollection tubes?

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Are there specific requirements for patient preparation when using certain blood collection tubes?

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How do you ensure accurate specimen labeling when using different colored tubes?

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What is the significance of a tan top tube in lead testing?

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Why is a light green top tube chosen for lithium heparin plasma tests?

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How does the anticoagulant in a yellow top tube impact the suitability of blood for DNA testing?

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What specific test is commonly performed using a tan top tube with K2-EDTA?

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Why is sodium fluoride included in a gray top tube, and which test is it essential for?

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How does the addition of lithium heparin in a green top tube impact specific tests?

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What is the primary anticoagulant in a lavender top tube, and how does it preserve blood for testing?

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Why is a light blue top tube the preferred choice for coagulation studies?

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What is the role of gel separator in a gold top (SST) tube, and how does it impact test results?

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When is a vacuum tube used, and how does it differ from other blood collection tubes?

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What are the advantages of using larger tubes (7-10 ml) for blood collection, and which tests benefit from the increased volume?

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How does a small tube differ from a standard tube, and when is it preferred for certain tests?

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What is the volume range for small tubes, and which tests benefit from their use?

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What tests are commonly performed using a microcollection tube?

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Why is a yellow top tube sometimes referred to as an ACD tube, and what tests is it suitable for?

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What is the role of a gray top tube in blood collection, and which tests benefit from its use?

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How does a light blue top tube differ from a dark blue top tube, and why does it matter for certain tests?

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