What color tube is typically used for Type and Cross Match testing?

The pink tube is typically used for Type and Cross Match testing because it contains an additive that is specifically designed to preserve blood cell components and antibodies. This is crucial for accurately matching a patient's blood type with potential donors during transfusions. The pink tube additive, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), helps prevent clotting while maintaining the integrity of the blood's cellular and serological components.

This compatibility is essential to ensure safe and effective blood transfusions, as it allows for precise testing and identification of blood groups. Other tubes like lavender, gray, and orange serve different purposes, such as hematology tests or specific biochemical assays, which do not apply to blood typing and crossmatching.