Bd Vacutainer Plus Plastic Blood Collection Tubes (Serum)

Yes, the BD Vacutainer Plus tubes are constructed using durable plastic instead of traditional glass.

This robust plastic construction is a key safety feature that provides multiple benefits for clinical and laboratory settings:

• Enhanced Safety: The plastic significantly minimizes the risk of tube breakage and subsequent specimen spillage during handling and transport.
• Efficient Serum Collection: The tube interior is treated with a Clot Activator and coated with silicone to facilitate rapid and reliable serum separation.
• Compliant Disposal: The plastic material allows for safe and simple disposal procedures that adhere to EPA guidelines.

Yes, the BD Vacutainer Plus tubes are engineered using plastic construction specifically to enhance safety protocols compared to traditional glass tubes. This design is a key selling point, minimizing risks throughout the entire process.

This material choice offers several crucial safety benefits:

• Reduced Risk of Breakage: The durable plastic material significantly lowers the potential for tube breakage during handling, processing, and transport.
• Minimized Specimen Spillage: By preventing breakage, the risk of hazardous specimen spillage and subsequent exposure is greatly reduced.
• Compliant Disposal: The plastic tubes facilitate safe and simple disposal procedures that adhere to established EPA guidelines.

Yes, the Bd Vacutainer Plus plastic tubes intended for serum collection are designated with a Red cap (or labeling differentiation).

This color coding confirms the tube’s primary features:

• Intended Use: Serum collection, typically for routine chemistry and immunology testing.
• Additives: The interior is coated with a Clot Activator and silicone to facilitate rapid and complete clotting, ensuring reliable serum separation.

Yes, these BD Vacutainer Plus tubes are specifically designed for efficient serum collection and are treated with a Clot Activator.

This treatment ensures prompt and effective clotting, which is essential for proper serum separation. The tubes feature a dual coating system:

• Clot Activator: The interior surfaces are coated with a Clot Activator to promote efficient coagulation.
• Silicone Coating: An additional silicone coating facilitates optimal sample handling and quality.

These tubes are intended for serum blood collection and are easily identified by their Red top.

The BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Blood Collection Tubes are available in two primary volumes, each corresponding to a specific configuration:

• 3.0 mL Volume: Measures 13mm x 75mm.
• 5.0 mL Volume: Measures 13mm x 100mm.

All configurations are constructed from plastic for enhanced safety, minimizing the risk of breakage and spillage. Additionally, they include a Clot Activator and a Silicone Coated Interior to facilitate efficient and reliable serum separation.

Yes, the Hemogard closure is specifically engineered to provide an extra layer of protection by guarding against blood splatter when opening the tube. This feature is designed to ensure a safer experience for healthcare professionals during routine venipuncture.

Yes, these BD Vacutainer Plus tubes are designed for seamless integration with all standard phlebotomy needle holders and equipment, ensuring they fit perfectly into your existing clinical workflow.

The Hemogard safety closure is specifically engineered to provide two key safety benefits:

• Aerosol Protection: It significantly reduces the risk of aerosol exposure during the opening process.
• Spatter Reduction: The secure design minimizes the chance of direct contact with blood, keeping staff safer while handling samples.

Yes, the BD Vacutainer Plus tubes are engineered for safe and streamlined waste management. The plastic construction is a key selling point for disposal compliance.

• EPA Compliance: The tubes facilitate disposal procedures that are safe, simple, and fully compliant with established Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines.
• Enhanced Safety: By using plastic, the design significantly reduces the risk of tube breakage and subsequent specimen spillage during handling and disposal, providing a safer overall workflow compared to traditional glass tubes.

These tubes are primarily designed for serum collection, utilizing a clot activator and silicone-coated interior to facilitate efficient serum separation.