Cardinal Health Standard Blood Collection Tubes

Yes, the Cardinal Health Standard Blood Collection Tubes are specialized for critical laboratory procedures requiring reliable collection of whole blood or plasma samples. They are suitable for various downstream analyses, including:

• General Hematology: Ideal for various blood counts and comprehensive blood analyses.
• Specific Chemistry Procedures: Applicable for specialized chemical tests utilizing whole blood or plasma.

These tubes ensure sample integrity by featuring a sterile tube interior and utilizing necessary liquid additives (such as EDTA K3 solutions in Monoject variants) for proper anticoagulation.

Yes, these blood collection tubes are offered in a comprehensive range of sizes and configurations, including specialized coatings, to meet diverse laboratory needs while ensuring sample integrity.

Available Sizes and Draw Volumes

The tubes are available in several standard dimensions and corresponding draw volumes:

Specialized Coating Options

Cardinal Health provides flexibility regarding tube and stopper coatings:

• Non-Silicone Coated Tubes: Specific variants are available without silicone coating on the tube interior, which is suitable for assays sensitive to silicone interference.
• Stopper Coatings: Depending on the configuration chosen, stoppers may be coated with either Glycerine or Silicone.

Note that all tubes across all configurations maintain a sterile interior.

Yes, these Cardinal Health Standard Blood Collection Tubes are specifically designed with a sterile tube interior.

This is a critical feature that ensures the integrity and accuracy of the collected blood samples, which is essential for professional laboratory use. Maintaining a sterile environment prevents contamination during downstream analytical procedures, including:

• General hematology testing
• Specific chemistry analyses requiring plasma or whole blood

Yes, these collection tubes feature specialized stopper coatings that vary based on the specific configuration selected. This allows you to choose the appropriate coating for your testing needs.

Available stopper coatings include:

• Silicone Coated Stopper
• Glycerine Coated Stopper

It is worth noting that while the stoppers utilize these coatings, specific tube models are also available as Non-Silicone Coated Tubes for procedures where avoiding silicone interference in the sample contact area is critical.

Yes, these Cardinal Health Standard Blood Collection Tubes are specifically designed with liquid additives essential for proper sample preparation and integrity.

• Type of Additive: The primary liquid additive included in many configurations is EDTA (K3) solution.
• Purpose: EDTA is a critical anticoagulant, necessary for collecting whole blood samples for analysis, particularly in general hematology procedures.
• Concentrations: The specific concentration of the additive varies by tube configuration (e.g., 0.06mL, 7.5% solution or 0.05mL, 15% solution).

These tubes are ideal for laboratory procedures requiring plasma or whole blood.

Yes, the Cardinal Health Standard Blood Collection Tubes are designed for high versatility and reliable sample collection in clinical laboratory settings. They are specifically intended to support a range of critical laboratory procedures, including:

• Collection of Whole Blood or Plasma: Suitable for gathering both types of specimens.
• General Hematology: Ideal for routine blood analysis and detailed hematological studies.
• Specific Chemistry Procedures: Applicable for various chemistry assays requiring controlled samples.

A key feature is the sterile interior of the tubes, which is crucial for maintaining sample integrity. The availability of specialized liquid additives, such as EDTA (K3), ensures necessary anticoagulation. Additionally, specific configurations offer a non-silicone coated tube option for specialized testing protocols where silicone interference must be avoided.

Yes, Cardinal Health offers specific configurations of these blood collection tubes that are non-silicone coated, ensuring compatibility for sensitive laboratory procedures where silicone interference is a concern. This is a key selling point for certain variants.

Regarding the stoppers, the coating varies by configuration. You can select tubes with either a Silicone Coated or a Glycerine Coated stopper, depending on your specific procedural requirements.

Yes, the Cardinal Health Standard Blood Collection Tubes are sold in bulk case quantities to meet the high-volume demands of clinical and laboratory settings. The typical packaging configurations available include:

• Cases containing 1,000 tubes (1000/cs).
• Configurations structured as 10 boxes, with 100 tubes per box (100/bx, 10 bx/cs).

Yes, specific variants of the Cardinal Health Standard Blood Collection Tubes are manufactured in the US. This origin, combined with the professional-grade features, ensures high product quality and traceability for diagnostic settings.

Key quality features include:

• Sterile Interior: Ensures complete sample integrity for laboratory testing.
• Versatile Application: Suitable for procedures requiring plasma or whole blood, including general hematology and certain chemistry procedures.
• Non-Silicone Option: Certain configurations offer a non-silicone coated tube for processes where silicone interference is a concern.
• Condition: All tubes are guaranteed to be in Factory New condition.

Yes, Cardinal Health Standard Blood Collection Tubes offer versatile configurations suitable for various laboratory procedures, including general hematology and specific chemistry assays requiring plasma or whole blood.

Key configuration options include:

• Draw Volumes & Dimensions: Available in draw sizes such as 3mL (10¼ x 64mm), 5mL (13 x 75mm), and 10mL (16 x 100mm).
• Additives: Tubes utilize liquid additives, such as EDTA (K3) solution, essential for whole blood preservation.
• Tube & Stopper Coatings: Options include specific variants with a non-silicone coated tube interior—ideal for sensitive testing—and stoppers featuring coatings of either Glycerine or Silicone.