– The BD Vaccutainer is a closed evacuated system and prevents exposure by letting blood flow directly from the patient vein in to the tube
– The blood collection tubes are mage from clear latex free polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This material is shatter resistant and offers a safer alternative to glass. BD Vaccutainers find applications in a variety of laboratory disciplines such as haematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, coagulation and blood banking amongst others
– These blood collection tubes are equipped with a latex free BD Hemogard safety closure which is easier to remove than conventional stoppers and protects the user from coming in to contact with the patient’s blood
– The BD Vaccutainer Citrate Tubes are used for venous blood collection for routine coagulation studies. The additive is 3.2% buffered sodium citrate solution
– The colour of the tube cap is Blue
– These tubes are available in packing of 100 units per pack
– Technical specifications are given below:
– Capacity: 2.7 ml. Tube Size: 13 X 75 mm
– Delivery lead time is 21 days