Evacuated Blood Tubes
Capped sterile tubes with an internal vacuum that are commonly used to collect venous blood specimens; products are available in various materials, with various stopper types, and anticoagulants.
Evacuated blood tubes are sealed, single-use, capped tubes used with suitable collection needles and tubing for the safe and sterile collection of blood samples from human or animal subjects. They are partially evacuated to facilitate blood draw when the collection needle punctures the cap. The closure caps may be color-coded, depending on the tube additives or specific purpose.
Evacuated blood tubes are typically made of plastics such as polypropylene or PET to minimize the risk of breakage, although glass evacuated blood tubes are also available. Available as plain, empty tubes, many are pre-loaded with additives or preservatives that stabilize the blood sample or contain gel separators to facilitate the separation of blood cells from serum or plasma.
Evacuated blood tubes are widely employed in hospital blood collection (phlebotomy) departments and in other clinical, veterinary, and research settings. Once filled, evacuated blood tubes can be securely stored or transported for subsequent analysis of serum, plasma, or whole blood by clinical chemistry, blood counts, or other tests.
Types of Evacuated Blood Collection Tubes
• Red top: plain tubes without additives; for serum samples
• Purple top: contain EDTA anticoagulant; for clinical hematology procedures
• Green top: contain heparin; for plasma samples
• Gray top: with added fluoride or oxalate; for glucose determinations
• Blue top: with sodium citrate; for coagulation testing
• Other additives and colored closures
Med Vet International McKesson Test Tube, Round Bottom, Plain, 13 X 75 mm, 5 mL, Without Color Coding, 177-110471, 1000/Bag
McKesson Test Tube Round Bottom Plain 13 X 75 mm 5 mL Without Color Coding Without Closure Polypropylene Tube
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Plus Venous Blood Collection Tube Clot Activator / Separator Gel Additive 5 mL BD Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 367986, 1000/Case
Not recommended for blood bank use BD Vacutainer brand sterile chemistry tubes with the BD Hemogard™ closure help to protect lab personnel from contact with blood on the stopper or around the outer rim of the tube, as well as from blood splattering upon opening the tube The rubber stopper is recessed inside the plastic shield, so any drops left by a blood collection needle remain isolated from potential contact Additive: Clot activator and gel for serum separation Silicone coated interior Blood clotting time 30 minutes
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube, Clot Activator Additive, 5 mL, Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Features Not recommended for blood bank use
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Barricor, Blood Collection Tube, Plastic, 3mL, 13 x 75mm, Lime, 100/Box
BD Barricor tube with mechanical separator and lithium heparin for plasma separation.
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set 25 Gauge 3/4 Inch Needle Length Safety Needle 12 Inch Tubing Sterile, 50/Box
Push button safety blood collection set
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer SPC Plus Venous Blood Collection Tube, Clot Activator Additive, 6 mL, Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Features BD Medical 368380 Vacutainer® Plus Plastic Blood Collection Tubes for Trace Element Testing Paper Label and Royal Blue Hemogard™ Closure These Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes are designed for Trace Element Testing in Blood 510(k) Cleared
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube, Sodium Heparin Additive, 10 mL, Conventional Closure Glass Tube, 100/Box
BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube, Sodium Heparin Additive, 10 mL, Conventional Closure Glass Tube, 100/Box
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer SST™ Venous Blood Collection Tube, Clot Activator/Separator Gel Additive, 10 mL, Conventional Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Features Clot Activator Double Gel for Transport
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok™ Blood Collection Set, 25 Gauge, 3/4 Inch, Needle Length, Safety Needle, 7 Inch Tubing, Sterile, 50/Box
Features Translucent, integrated protective shield that provides one-handed activation immediately after use
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Barricor, Blood Collection Tube, Plastic, 5.5mL, 13 x 100mm, Lime, 100/Box
BD Barricor tube with mechanical separator and lithium heparin for plasma separation.
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube, Sodium Citrate Additive, 1.8 mL, Hemogard™ Closure, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Tube, 100/Box
Features Consists of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), the virtually unbreakable material used for all BD Plastic Tubes (outer tube) Retains vacuum, maintaining proper blood to additive ratio Clear BD Hemogard™ closure for 1.8mL tubes BD Vacutainer® Citrate Tubes with 3.2% buffered sodium citrate solution are used for routine coagulation studie
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Quick Release Needle Holder, for Blood Collection, 20/Box
Product Description Each box contains 20 single-use BD Vacutainer® Holders and adapters, suitable for both 13mm and 16mm tubes and Bactec™ blood culture bottles. These options are designed to support optimal infection control practices, providing high-quality and cost-efficient solutions. The BD Vacutainer® One Use Holder is compatible with BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Blood Collection Needles, BD Vacutainer® Safety-Lok™ Blood Collection Sets, BD Vacutainer® Push Button Blood Collection Sets, and the BD Vacutainer® Multi Sample Luer Adapter.
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set, 23 Gauge, 3/4 Inch Needle Length, Safety Needle, 12 Inch Tubing, Sterile, 50/Box
Features Push button safety blood collection set
Med Vet International Blood Transfer Device BD Vacutainer For Needleless Transfer of Blood, 364880, 200/Case
Blood Transfer Device BD Vacutainer For Needleless Transfer of Blood, 364880, 200/Case