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