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SEQUENCE OF FILLING OF TUBES FOR HEMOTOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS
By Dayyal Dg.Twitter Profile | Published: Saturday, 22 July 2017
SEQUENCE OF FILLING OF TUBES
Following order of filling of tubes should be followed after withdrawal of blood from the patient if multiple investigations are ordered:
- First tube: Blood culture.
- Second tube: Plain tube (serum).
- Third tube: Tube containing anticoagulant (EDTA, citrate, or heparin).
- Fourth tube: Tube containing additional stabilizing agent like fluoride.
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