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- Weight: 20.6 lb
- Glass Tube, Hemogard Closure, 13 x 100mm, 7.0mL, Lt. Gray, Paper Label, Sodium Fluoride 30mg, 100/pk, 10 pk/cs (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval)
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Frequently asked questions
Are these BD Vacutainer tubes made of durable plastic?
Yes, the BD Vacutainer Rapid Serum Tubes (RST) are constructed from durable plastic, a core feature designed to enhance safety and efficiency in the laboratory.
This robust construction offers several advantages over traditional glass tubes:
- Enhanced Safety: Utilizing plastic minimizes the risk of tube breakage and subsequent specimen spillage or contamination during collection and handling.
- Regulatory Compliant Disposal: The disposal process for these plastic tubes is safe, simple, and strictly adheres to EPA guidelines.
Is disposal of these rapid serum tubes safe and compliant?
Yes, the disposal process for the BD Vacutainer Rapid Serum Tubes (RST) is designed to be safe, simple, and compliant.
Key features ensuring safe disposal include:
- Enhanced Safety: The tubes are constructed from durable plastic, which substantially reduces the risk of breakage and subsequent specimen spillage compared to traditional glass alternatives.
- Regulatory Compliance: Disposal procedures are straightforward and adhere strictly to EPA guidelines, ensuring compliant handling suitable for all clinical settings.
How quickly can these tubes be processed?
The BD Vacutainer Rapid Serum Tubes (RST) are specifically engineered for significantly accelerated laboratory processing, reducing the blood collection turnaround time by up to 80%.
These tubes can be processed and ready for serum separation within just 5 minutes of collection, allowing for rapid diagnostic testing.
Do these tubes use specific additives?
Yes, the presence of additives in the BD Vacutainer Rapid Serum Tubes (RST) is variant-specific.
While the primary function of the RST is rapid serum processing, certain configurations include compounds tailored for specific diagnostic needs.
One available variant, for instance, contains:
- Additive: 30mg of Sodium Fluoride
- Size: 7.0mL (13 x 100mm)
Do these tubes use a paper label?
Yes, all available variants of the BD Vacutainer Rapid Serum Tubes (RST) are equipped with a paper label. This provides clear and easy identification for specimens and essential information throughout the collection and processing workflow.
What are the tube dimensions and volumes?
The BD Vacutainer Rapid Serum Tubes are available in two specific dimensions, allowing for different collection volumes:
- 13 x 75mm tubes: These accommodate a 5.0 mL collection volume.
- 13 x 100mm tubes: These accommodate a 7.0 mL collection volume.
Are these rapid serum tubes safer to use?
Yes, the BD Vacutainer Rapid Serum Tubes (RST) are engineered for enhanced safety compared to traditional glass counterparts. This is achieved primarily through their material and design:
- Durable Plastic Construction: The plastic material significantly reduces the risk of tube breakage, which minimizes specimen spillage and potential staff exposure to biological materials.
- Simplified, Compliant Disposal: The disposal of the plastic tubes is safe, simple, and fully aligns with established EPA guidelines.
How many tubes are included in a case?
A case of Bd Vacutainer Rapid Serum Tubes contains a total of 1,000 tubes.
These tubes are packaged for high-volume laboratory use:
- Each primary pack includes 100 tubes.
- A complete case contains 10 packs.
Does the Hemogard closure help prevent lab exposure?
Yes, the Hemogard Closure system is specifically designed to enhance laboratory safety. It significantly reduces the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens by minimizing aerosolization that typically occurs during the opening of a sample tube.
Are these tubes suitable for fast-paced emergency settings?
Absolutely. These tubes are engineered for environments where diagnostic speed is critical: <ul><li>Rapid Processing: The technology reduces laboratory turnaround time by up to 80%.</li><li>Efficiency: Samples can be ready for analysis within just 5 minutes of collection.</li><li>Reliability: Designed for hospitals, pathology labs, and emergency departments to streamline clinical workflows.</li></ul>
Bd Vacutainer Rapid Serum Tubes