There are many different types of tests for chlamydia, and the type of tube needed is often tied to the particular brand of test the lab uses. Contact your laboratory for specific instructions.
The tube for the chlamydia test will be dictated by the type of test and manufacturer of the equipment at the lab you use. Contact your lab for advice specific to your situation.
HbA1C test tubes are typically light purple in color, signifying that the blood sample is for a chemistry test.
Gray tube
To get chlamydia test results, contact the health care provider that did the test.
SST tube (yellow color)
The correct color tube for a thrombin test is typically a light blue tube. This tube contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant, which is needed for coagulation studies.
Chlamydia does not affect the accuracy of a chlamydia test.
The tube top color for an acid phosphatase blood test is lavender.
blue tube
A clear or transparent test tube is typically used for a lipid test to easily observe any color changes or reactions that occur during the test.
A gold or yellow test tube is commonly used for ferritin testing.
A red tube with no anticoagulant is typically used for an AFP test.
A clear or colorless test tube is typically used when performing a sodium test to accurately observe the color changes in the solution. If a colored test tube is used, it may interfere with the interpretation of the results.