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Specimen Collection Equip. –

Lavender Topped

Lavender-Topped

• Used frequently for hematology studies

(CBC and differential)

• Contains the additive EDTA (ethylene-

diaminetetraacetic acid)

• EDTA is an anticoagulant that binds with

calcium to prevent blood from clotting

• EDTA inhibits platelet clumping