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. 2009 May 21:573–642. doi: 10.1016/B0-72-160138-3/50006-0

TABLE 5-11.

Dark Blue-Topped Tube

Additive Sodium heparin or Na EDTA
Effect Anticoagulant; tube is designed to contain no contaminating metals
Tests Toxicology and trace element testing (e.g., zinc, copper, lead, mercury) and certain drug level testing (consult with laboratory prior to submitting)