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Websites like that one should also have sample timing requirements for drugs and anything with a diurnal variation. Regards Richard Stott Principal Clinical Scientist. From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dr Peadar McGing Sent: 13 August 2015 16:45 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Blood tube colour conventions Something else to throw into the mix. I was using good old Google to look up some information a few minutes ago and accessed this site. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2090086-overview I got what I was looking for but on glancing down the page, and with my brain primed by this discussion, I was interested to note the following guidance. Collection and Panels Specimen: Blood Container: Red-top tube While of course all users of our services should check what bottles we want in the lab they are sending blood to, it would be naïve to think websites would never be used 'to check'. It might be useful if websites giving such information could be persuaded to give the bottle type rather than the colour of the cap. best wishes. Peadar Dr Peadar McGing, FRCPath EurClinChem, Principal Biochemist, Department of Clinical Chemistry and Diagnostic Endocrinology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland. From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Clayton Jonathan (SALFORD ROYAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) Sent: 13 August 2015 11:05 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Blood tube colour conventions I think standardisation across the UK is a good idea in theory - having trained in a trust that uses Greiner Vacuette tubes that use the American colour code system to now working in a trust using Sarstedt Monovette tubes which use the EU colour coding system, I got very confused in the early days, particularly around green/orange and blue/green. However, this kind of standardisation would require the co-operation of the tube manufacturers in producing tubes to 'UK specifications' if it is the opposite of what they produce as standard. Additionally, standardising to a colour system that resulted in the removal of a particular tube type/manufacturer from the UK market could cause massive upheaval in terms of staff training. Whilst standardisation of tube colour is most definitely desirable, I doubt it is easily practicable. Kind regards, Jonathan Jonathan Clayton Senior Clinical Scientist Department of Clinical Biochemistry Salford Royal Foundation Trust Level 2 Turnberg Building, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD Tel: 0161 206 4960 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Trust values: Patient and Customer Focus Accountability Continuous Improvement Respect From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Reynolds Tim (RJF) BHFT Sent: 13 August 2015 10:21 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Blood tube colour conventions Last year, there were proposals to have an international (ISO / CEN) standard for blood collection tube colours because this problem was recognised [I am a member of the BSI committee that deals with this sort of standard]. The UK was one of the countries that voted in favour but as only 4 countries in total were interested, the bid for a standard falied and the work stream was dropped. It may be that a UK code of practice to standardise a colour code for the UK could be organised through the College - and then have that enforced by UKAS / MHRA... ************************************************************************************** Prof. Tim Reynolds Consultant Chemical Pathologist / Divisional Medical Director (CH&CSS) / R&D Lead, Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust work tel: 01283 511511 ext 4035 work fax: 01283 593064 work email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> work URL: www.burtonhospitals.nhs.uk<http://www.burtonhospitals.nhs.uk> This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. 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We are looking at standardizing colours regionally. It appears that around here the system most frequently in use is the American convention (red for clotted, gold for gel, green for heparin, grey for glucose, mauve for EDTA, blue for coag). However, the other colour code commonly in use, is the EU code (clear for clotted, brown for gel, orange for heparin, yellow for glucose, red for EDTA, green for coag). Any thoughts on which we should go for? Regards Marieke Dr Marieke Jordaan Consultant Chemical Pathologist Mid-Yorkshire Trust UK Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Tel: (01924) 317060 or ext 57060 PA, Diane Blakeston: (01924) 317056 or ext 57056 This e mail or any attachments to it may contain legally privileged or confidential data. You should not forward it to anyone without reference to the Trusts Confidentiality and E Mail policies for guidance. 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