The correct order of draw for blood collection is crucial to prevent cross-contamination of additives in the tubes. The standard order is: 1) Blood culture tubes, 2) Light blue top (sodium citrate), 3) Red top (no additive), 4) Gold or tiger top (serum separator), 5) Green top (heparin), 6) Lavender or purple top (EDTA), and 7) Gray top (glycolytic inhibitor). Following this sequence helps ensure accurate laboratory results.
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