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 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 BD Vacutainer UltraTouch™ Push Button Blood Collection Set, 25 Gauge, 3/4 Inch Needle Length, Safety Needle, 12 Inch Tubing, Sterile, 50/Box
Features The BD Vacutainer® UltraTouch™ Push Button Blood Collection Set is engineered to minimize patient discomfort during blood collection Pentapoint™ Comfort and RightGauge™ Ultra-Thin Wall technology reduce penetration forces by 32% without compromising on tube fill times or sample quality Singe-handed, in-vein safety activation instantly retracts needle after use
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Plus Venous Blood Collection Tube, Sodium Fluoride/Na2 EDTA Additive, 2 mL, Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Features BD Vacutainer® Plus Venous Blood Collection Tube, Sodium Fluoride/Na2 EDTA Additive, 2 mL, Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer SPC Plus Venous Blood Collection Tube, K2 EDTA Additive, 6 mL, Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Features BD Medical 368381 Vacutainer® Plus Plastic Blood Collection Tubes for Trace Element Testing Paper Label and Royal Blue Hemogard™ Closure Additive: K?EDTA, 10.8 mg 510(k) Cleared
Med Vet International VACUETTE Venous Blood Collection Tube Sodium Citrate Additive 3 mL Pull Cap Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Tube, 454334, 50/Pack
Coagulation tubes have a volume of 3 mL Nonscrew safety pull cap can be removed with a gentle pull Pull caps are light blue with black rings Mixing ratio is one part citrate to nine parts blood when tube is filled appropriately as indicated by fill mark on label 18-month shelf life from date of manufacture
Braintree Scientific Minivette POCT, 20ul, Lithium Heparin, green, 200/pk
Minivette POCT - Easy sample recovery due to optimal capillary features. Precise dispensing of small whole blood volumes. Prevents spillage during transfer to test card. Available in 20ul and 50ul volumes. Preparations: Neutral, heparin and EDTA **Sold for research purposes only and not for human use**
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 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, Multi-sample Needles, 20G x 1in, Yellow, 100/Box
The BD Vacutainer™ system is optimally designed and tested for controlling pre-analytical variability throughout the specimen collection and handling process. Sterile double-ended needle with a sleeve covered safety valve Advanced low-angle bevel design and silicone lubricant coating ensures gentle and smooth vein entry Draws blood directly from the vein into vacuum collection tubes to prevent exposure Can be used with multiple collection tubes after venipuncture Designed for use with BD Vacutainer™ tube holders and vacuum blood collection tubes Luer adapter (MPN 367300) available separately for use with a catheter or hypodermic needle
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube, K2 EDTA Additive, 6 mL, Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Features Closure helps 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 K2 EDTA (spray-dried), 10.8mg
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
Features Push button safety blood collection set
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set, 21 Gauge, 3/4 Inch Needle Length, Safety Needle, 12 Inch Tubing, Sterile, 50/Box
Features Push button safety blood collection set
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