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- Weight: 1.6 lb
- Plastic Tube, Hemogard Closure, 13mm x 75mm, 3.0mL, Tan, Paper Label, K2EDTA (spray dried) 5.4mg, Lead, 100/pk, 10 pk/cs (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval)
- This item is non-returnable
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MPN: 368381
- Phone: (877) 232-8995
Frequently asked questions
Do these tubes have secure Hemogard closures?
Yes, these BD Vacutainer Plus plastic blood collection tubes are equipped with Hemogard closures. This design ensures a secure seal, enhancing safety during blood collection and handling by minimizing the risk of spills and contamination.
Are these tubes suitable for trace element testing?
Yes, these BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Blood Collection Tubes are specifically configured and validated for Trace Element analysis, ensuring the high specimen integrity required for sensitive tests.
Key features supporting trace element collection include:
- Specific Additives: Variants are tailored with precise additives suitable for trace element procedures:
- K2EDTA (10.8mg): Used for general trace element analysis.
- K2EDTA (spray dried 5.4mg): Specifically designed for Lead analysis (available in the 3.0 mL Tan tube).
- Serum Clot Activator: Used when a serum specimen is required for specific trace element testing.
- Enhanced Safety: The durable plastic construction minimizes the risk of breakage and potential specimen spillage compared to traditional glass tubes.
- Secure Closure: Each tube features a Hemogard Closure for safe containment during collection, handling, and transport.
Do these plastic tubes reduce breakage risk?
Yes, these BD Vacutainer Plus tubes are constructed from high-quality plastic specifically to enhance safety during collection and handling.
This material provides significant advantages over traditional glass tubes:
- Enhanced Safety: The plastic construction dramatically reduces the risk of tube breakage and subsequent specimen spillage.
- Compliance: The material ensures that disposal procedures are simple and align with established EPA guidelines.
These features are critical for maintaining safety protocols in clinical laboratory and phlebotomy settings.
Are specialized trace element additives included?
Yes, these BD Vacutainer Plus tubes are available with specialized additives tailored for various trace element analyses, depending on the variant selected. These preparations are designed to maintain sample integrity and accuracy for sensitive testing protocols.
The available additives include:
- K2EDTA (10.8mg): An anticoagulant used to prepare plasma samples.
- K2EDTA (spray dried) 5.4mg: A specific anticoagulant configuration often used for highly sensitive analyses, such as Lead testing.
- Serum/Clot Activator: An additive that promotes clotting, necessary when a serum specimen is required for testing.
How are the collection tubes packaged?
The BD Vacutainer Plus tubes are packaged in standard quantities suitable for clinical and laboratory environments. The available packaging configurations include: * Unit Packaging: Tubes are supplied in boxes or packs containing 100 tubes (100/bx or 100/pk).* Case Packaging: Cases typically contain 10 of these unit boxes or packs, resulting in a total of 1,000 tubes per case.
Is the cap color used for identifying additives?
Yes, the specific cap and label colors are critical for correct procedural workflow, as they clearly denote the internal additive and intended configuration of the tube. This color coding is essential for preventing errors during specialized procedures like trace element analysis.
The BD Vacutainer Plus tubes use the following color coding for identification:
| Cap/Label Color | Additive/Configuration | Primary Application |
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| Royal Blue | K2EDTA (10.8mg) or Serum/Clot Activator | General Trace Element Collection & Anticoagulation |
| Tan | K2EDTA (spray dried 5.4mg) | Specifically designated for Lead testing |
Does the plastic design enhance user safety?
Yes, the plastic construction of the BD Vacutainer Plus tubes is a primary safety feature, offering significant advantages over glass alternatives. This design focuses on protecting both personnel and specimens:
- Minimized Breakage: The durable plastic minimizes the risk of tube breakage and subsequent specimen spillage, ensuring a safer handling environment.
- Secure Closure: All tubes feature the BD Hemogard Closure system, which provides enhanced security and secure containment during handling and transport.
- Simple Disposal: The materials are designed for safe and simple disposal, ensuring compliance with EPA guidelines.
What are the available tube sizes and volumes?
The BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Blood Collection Tubes are available in two primary configurations to meet diverse collection and testing requirements:
- 3.0 mL Draw Volume: Corresponds to the 13mm x 75mm tube size.
- 6.0 mL Draw Volume: Corresponds to the 13mm x 100mm tube size.
These standardized dimensions ensure compatibility with common laboratory processing equipment.
Are these tubes safe to dispose of according to EPA guidelines?
Yes, the plastic composition of these tubes allows for safe and simple disposal in accordance with EPA guidelines, reducing environmental concerns and simplifying waste management.
Where are these reliable blood collection tubes used?
These BD Vacutainer tubes are ideal for use in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories where efficient and safer blood collection, especially for trace element testing, is required.