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, Multi-sample Needle, 22G x 1in, Blood Collection, 100/Box
Features BD Vacutainer® PrecisionGlide™ multiple-sample needles. Case: 1000 Needle gauge: 22 G Needle length: 1 in Needle type: blood collection Shelfpack: 100 Shield color: black
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Plus Venous Blood Collection Tube, Clot Activator/Separator Gel Additive, 3.5 mL, Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Features Clot Activator / Gel for Serum Separation
Sarstedt Inc Push Cap Micro Tube, 1.3ml, EDTA, 100/Pack
Push Cap Micro Tube 1.3ml EDTA Polypropylene
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube, Sodium Heparin Additive, 6 mL, Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Features Sodium Heparin (spray-coated), 90 USP units
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 Plus SST™ Venous Blood Collection Tube, Clot Activator/Separator Gel Additive, 4 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 Clot Activator / Gel for Serum 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 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 Vacutainer Blood Collection Set 23g, x 3/4in, Winged, Green, Safety, 50/Bx
Pushbutton safety mechanism is activated while still in the vein to help protect against needlestick injury 1-handed activation leaves a hand free for patient care Ideal for high-risk environments
