BD Microtainer Capillary Blood Collection Tube Lithium Heparin / Separator Gel Additive 400 µL to 600 µL BD Microgard Closure Plastic Tube

BD Microtainer Capillary Blood Collection Tube Lithium Heparin / Separator Gel Additive 400 µL to 600 µL BD Microgard Closure Plastic Tube

This BD Microtainer capillary blood collection tube is a plastic plasma tube with lithium heparin and separator gel additive. It fits capillary blood collection workflows where a small-volume tube is needed for plasma separation. This version uses a BD Microgard closure, holds 400 µL to 600 µL, and measures 15.3 x 46 mm.

Good Fit For

• Capillary blood collection workflows
• Plasma tube selection for low-volume samples
• Labs and clinical settings using Microtainer-style tubes

Key Features

• Capillary blood collection tube for small-volume specimen collection
• Lithium heparin and separator gel additive supports plasma tube workflows
• Includes PST polymer gel for plasma separattion
• BD Microgard closure helps identify the closure style for this tube
• 400 µL to 600 µL capacity fits low-volume collection needs
• Plastic tube construction with 15.3 x 46 mm dimensions

Applications and Usage

• Collecting capillary blood specimens in a small-volume tube
• Plasma collection workflows using lithium heparin and separator gel additive
• Selecting a mint green closure tube for visual tube identification

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 15.3 x 46 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• This tube is nonsterile.
• The tube capacity is limited to 400 µL to 600 µL, so it may not fit workflows that require higher specimen volume.
• Closure and tube color may matter if your site uses color-based tube identification.

FAQ

• What type of specimen tube is this? This is a capillary blood collection tube identified as a plasma tube.
• What additive does this tube use? This tube uses lithium heparin and separator gel additive. The product details also note PST polymer gel for plasma separattion.
• What volume does this tube hold? The tube holds 400 µL to 600 µL.
• What are the tube dimensions? The tube measures 15.3 x 46 mm.
• Is this tube sterile? No. This tube is nonsterile.

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