In the laboratory: Equipment

Blood collection tubes: sizes

  • Adult tubes generally hold from 3 to 10 ml of blood.
  • Pediatric tubes usually hold from 2 to 4 ml.
  • Tubes for fingersticks or heelsticks generally hold one half ml or less.

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