Which one of the following is the recommended order of draw for evacuated blood tubes?

Green, light blue, yellow, red, SSTs, gray, lavender
Yellow, red, light blue, SSTs, green, lavender, gray
Light blue, red, SSTs, yellow, green, lavender, gray
Green, lavender, red, yellow, SSTs, gray, light blue
SSTs, green, red, light blue, yellow, lavender, gray

Light blue, red, SSTs, yellow, green, lavender, gray

Rationale: The correct order of draw for evacuated blood tubes is light blue, red, SSTs, yellow, green, lavender, gray.

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