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Blood Collection Tubes


Blood Collection Tubes designed for whole blood hematology determinations, immunohematology testing and donor screening. The tubes have lubricated tube stoppers which help to facilitate stopper insertion. Color-coded closure helps enhance speed and accuracy in laboratory.

​Collection Tubes are segmented into:

I. HEMATOLOGY TUBES

EDTA Tubes – plastic with spray coated K2EDTA

• Cover: Lavender & Pink

• Capacity: 2ml, 3ml, 4ml, 6ml, 10ml


II. CHEMISTRY TUBES

Heparin, Fluoride (Glucose) and Rapid Serum Test (RST) blood collection tubes


Heparin Tubes – plastic with sodium or lithium heparin

• Cover: green

• Capacity: 2ml. 3ml, 4ml, 6ml, 10ml


Serum Tubes – plastic with clot actuator & silicone coated

• Cover: Red

• Capacity: 3ml, 4ml, 5ml, 6ml, 10ml


RST Tube – plastic with clot actuator & polymer gel

• Cover: Orange

• Capacity: 5ml


Fluoride Tubes – plastic with glycolytic inhibitor

• Cover: Gray

• Capacity: 2ml, 4ml, 6ml


III. COAGULATION TUBES

Citrate Tubes – plastic

• Cover: light blue

• Capacity: 1.8ml, 2.7ml


IV. SPECIALTY TUBES

K2EDTA Tubes for lead testing – Plastic

• Cover: tan

• Capacity: 3ml