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TYPES OF BLOOD MICROTAINERS
For paediatric patient, microtainer can be used especially for neonates and small
HTAA, KUANTAN Order Tube Additives Type of test Inversion
children.
No. of
of
Draw
Aseptic
blood
collection
Blood culture and sensitivi-
1 Bactec Paediatric technique.
ty for paediatric.
1-3 ml
of blood
required.
K EDTA FBC, FBP, Hb analysis, Re-
2
2 (anticoagulant) ticulocyte count, CD4/CD8, 10
HbA1c, Plasma ammonia.
NaF/Na EDTA
3 2 Glucose 10
(anticoagulant)
Paediatric plain Biochemistry and serology
4 tube with gel tests. Refer to list of test 5
separator. table.
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