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Light Blue-Topped Tube
| Additive | Sodium citrate |
| Effect | Anticoagulant; removes calcium; NOTE: EDTA anticoagulated samples do NOT substitute for samples requiring citrated plasma |
| Tests | Most coagulation profiles; NOTE: Tube must be filled to the capacity allowed by the vacuum |
