Blood Testing Tube Color Guide: What Tests Go With Which Vacutainer?

Question
Hello Smantha my name is Dennis.  I came across your webpage and am hoping you can advise.  I am looking for imformation on blood testing.  What tests what color top vacutainer tubes. I know the general cbc, psa, bmp. I am looking where i can find them all? Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you for your time

Answer
Hi, Dennis, I'd be glad to try and answer your question.  The following link is to the BD website (BD is the manufacturer of Vacutainer tubes).  At the hospital where I work, we have this poster up on the wall for review by our employees.

Here's the link:

http://www.bd.com/vacutainer/pdfs/plus_plastic_tubes_wallchart_tubeguide_VS5229....

(Note: You must have Abode Acrobat installed on your computer to view this file.)

Hope this helps.

Samantha