Becton Dickinson BD Vaccutainer EDTA Tubes

– 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 made 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 EDTA Tubes are used for whole blood haematology determinations, immunohaematology and blood donor screening
– The anticoagulant is K2 EDTA and it is spray coated on the blood collection tubes
– These tubes are available in packing of 100 units per pack
– Technical specifications are given below:
– Colour: Lavender with Hemogard. Coagulant concentration: 3.6 mg. Capacity: 2 ml. Size: 13 X 75 mm

– Colour: Lavender with Hemogard. Coagulant concentration: 5.4 mg. Capacity: 3 ml. Size: 13 X 75 mm

– Colour: Lavender with Hemogard. Coagulant concentration: 10.8 mg. Capacity: 6 ml. Size: 13 X 100 mm