- Condition: Factory New
- Weight: 10.5 lb
- Analyte determination tubes have the additive lithium heparin with gel separator
- Heparin activates antithrombins, which block the coagulation cascade and yield a whole blood/plasma sample
- 3.5 mL tubes come with green pull caps with yellow rings
- 13 x 100 mm tubes are made of polyethylene terephthalate
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- MFR: Greiner Bio-One Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: 456287P
Frequently asked questions
Does this tube include a gel separator?
Yes, these tubes are equipped with an integrated gel separator that creates a stable physical barrier between the plasma and blood cells after centrifugation, ensuring high-quality specimen analysis.
What is the primary additive in this tube?
Each tube contains lithium heparin, which effectively activates antithrombins to block the coagulation cascade and prevent clotting, making them ideal for plasma-based testing.
Are these tubes shatter-resistant?
Yes, they are manufactured from high-quality polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This material is chosen for its superior clarity and durability, offering high resistance to breakage during transport and handling.
Are these suitable for high-volume lab environments?
Absolutely. These tubes are supplied in bulk cases of 1200 units, providing a cost-effective and efficient inventory solution for busy clinical settings and diagnostic laboratories.
Are these compatible with standard needle holders?
Yes, these tubes are designed to be fully compatible with standard Vacuette blood collection needle holders and common venous access supplies used in professional phlebotomy.
What is the primary function of these tubes?
These tubes are specifically engineered for professional clinical use to facilitate reliable laboratory analysis. They are designed to collect blood samples, using a lithium heparin additive and a gel separator to ensure clear, high-quality plasma separation.
How does the gel separator improve lab results?
After centrifugation, the integrated gel separator creates a stable physical barrier between the plasma and the blood cells. This effectively prevents interaction, facilitating easy aspiration and ensuring accurate analyte determination for diagnostic tests.
Are these tubes compatible with standard needle holders?
Yes, these are designed to be fully compatible with standard Vacuette blood collection needle holders and other professional venous access supplies typically found in clinical and laboratory settings.
What is the purpose of the green and yellow caps?
The caps follow standardized color-coding practices. The distinct green pull cap with a yellow ring allows medical staff to instantly identify the tube’s specific additives (lithium heparin and gel separator) and intended use, reducing the risk of errors in high-throughput settings.
What kind of cap do these tubes have?
These tubes feature a secure green pull cap with a distinct yellow ring. This standardized color-coding helps medical staff quickly identify the additive type during high-throughput workflows.