The laboratory requests of the physician are Glycosylated Hemoglobin and  Serum Glucose for Mr. John Henry.  What is/are the color-coded tube/s needed for the tests?  After 5 minutes of centrifugation the serum is pinkish to red in color. Is the specimen acceptable for the above-mentioned tests?

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The laboratory requests of the physician are Glycosylated Hemoglobin and  Serum Glucose for Mr. John Henry. 

  1. What is/are the color-coded tube/s needed for the tests? 
  2. After 5 minutes of centrifugation the serum is pinkish to red in color. Is the specimen acceptable for the above-mentioned tests?
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