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
Sarstedt Inc S-MONOVETTE 4ML ACD-A 50/PK
S-Monovette� 4 ml, K3 EDTA, 75x15 mm, violet US code, paper label, 50/inner box sterile
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube, Sodium Heparin Additive, 10 mL, Conventional Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Features Sodium Heparin (spray-coated), 150 USP units
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube Plain 10 mL Conventional Closure Glass Tube, 366430, 100/Box
Manufacturer #366430 Brand BD Vacutainer Manufacturer BD Country of Origin United States Additive Plain Application Venous Blood Collection Tube Closure Color Red Closure Type Conventional Closure Coating Silicone Coated Tube Color Code Red Dimensions 16 X 100 mm
Med Vet International BD Microtainer Capillary Blood Collection Tube Lithium Heparin Additive 200 µL to 400 µL BD Microgard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 365965, 200/Case
Designed for the collection, transport and processing of skin puncture blood from infants, children, geriatric patients and critical care patients
Med Vet International McKesson Respiratory Therapy Solution Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free 0.9% Solution Unit Dose Vial 3 mL, 16-20039, 100/Box
VET LICENSE NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED IN 3-4 BUSINESS DAYS OR ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED
McKesson Respiratory Therapy Solution Sodium Chloride Preservative Free 0 9% Solution Unit Dose Vial 3 mL 16-20039 100/Box
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Multiple Sample, Luer Adapter, Male Slip-Luer Fitting, Sterile, Holder, 100/Box
Features The BD Vacutainer® Luer Adapter is a male slip-luer fitting opposing a multiple sample non-patient (NP) needle It is designed to be used with a BD Vacutainer® Holder (Not Included) Used for sample transfer
Med Vet International BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube, Clot Activator Additive, 4 mL, Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 100/Box
Features Not recommended for blood bank use 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