What is the additive that prevents clotting in purple top sample collection vacutainers?
A)Ether diamine tetris acid
B)Ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid
C)Ethanolamine diamniotic tetra-acetic acid
D)Ethaverine diamond tetra acid

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The additive that prevents the clotting of whole blood in purple top sample collection vacutainers is ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid. This is required when the use of unclotted whole blood is needed.

What Is the Additive That Prevents Clotting in Purple Top