- Condition: Factory New
- Weight: 31.7 lb
- Conventional Stopper, 16 x 100mm, 8.3mL, Yellow, See Thru Label, Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate 0.35% in 0.85%, Sodium Chloride 1.7mL, 100/pk, 10 pk/cs
- This item is non-returnable
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary use of these SPS tubes?
These BD Vacutainer SPS Glass Tubes are specifically designed for microbiological laboratory procedures, primarily blood culture specimen collection.
The formulation contains 0.35% Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate (SPS) in a 0.85% Sodium Chloride solution. This SPS additive is essential because it helps promote the growth of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, which is crucial for accurate blood culture testing.
Are these durable glass tubes formulated with SPS?
Yes, these specialized BD Vacutainer tubes are constructed from glass and sealed with a conventional stopper. They are specifically designed for microbiological procedures, such as blood culture collection.
The tubes contain a specialized additive formulation:
- Additive: Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate (SPS)
- Concentration: 0.35% SPS
- Solution: In a 0.85% Sodium Chloride buffer solution (1.7mL total volume)
This precise SPS formulation is optimized to promote the growth of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms for effective blood culture testing.
What are the dimensions and volume of the BD Vacutainer® SPS Glass Tubes?
The dimensions of each tube are 16 x 100mm, with a volume of 8.3mL.
What color is the stopper on the BD Vacutainer® SPS Glass Tubes?
The stopper color of these tubes is yellow.
Do the BD Vacutainer® SPS Glass Tubes have any special labeling?
The BD Vacutainer® SPS Glass Tubes feature a see-thru label for easy viewing of the contents.
How are the BD Vacutainer SPS Glass Tubes packaged?
The BD Vacutainer SPS Glass Tubes are packaged for high-volume laboratory use:
- Pack Quantity: 100 tubes per pack.
- Case Quantity: 10 packs per case.
This configuration ensures that purchasing a full case delivers a total of 1,000 tubes (10 x 100).
Are these tubes reliable for blood collection?
Yes, BD Vacutainer SPS Glass Tubes are designed for accurate and consistent blood sample collection, ensuring reliable results for diagnostic testing.
Is the glass material used for optimal sample integrity?
Yes, these BD Vacutainer tubes are constructed from glass (16 x 100mm dimensions). Glass is a critical material choice for laboratory consumables as it provides superior chemical inertness and stability, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of sensitive blood specimens during collection and transport.
Furthermore, the specified chemistry ensures sample quality for microbiological testing:
- Additive: They contain 0.35% Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate (SPS) in a Sodium Chloride solution.
- Benefit: SPS is specifically optimized for blood culture specimen preservation, which allows for accurate testing of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms.
Are there any special handling requirements?
Yes, these BD Vacutainer SPS Glass Tubes have specific handling and logistical requirements due to their specialized formulation:
- Temperature Sensitivity: The product is temperature sensitive and requires appropriate handling during transport.
- Non-Returnable: This item is non-returnable.
- Shipping Restriction: Shipping is restricted to the Continental US Only.
- Fulfillment Requirement: Drop shipment requires pre-approval.
What specialized additives are used?
These BD Vacutainer tubes contain additives specifically chosen for optimal blood culture testing:
- Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate (SPS): This is the primary anticoagulant, present at a concentration of 0.35% in a Sodium Chloride solution. SPS is crucial because it promotes the growth of both aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms for accurate testing.
- Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Solution: A 0.85% solution is used as a buffer, with a total volume of 1.7 mL.