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

BD Microtainer capillary blood collection tube is a plastic plasma tube with lithium heparin and separator gel additive for collecting capillary blood samples. It fits workflows that need small-volume collection and plasma separation in professional healthcare and laboratory settings. This tube uses a BD Microgard closure, holds 400 µL to 600 µL, and comes in a mint green closure format with an amber tube.

Good Fit For

• Capillary blood collection workflows
• Plasma separation workflows
• Small-volume specimen collection in labs or clinical settings

Key Features

• Capillary blood collection tube for plasma sample handling
• Lithium heparin and separator gel additive supports plasma separation workflows
• 400 µL to 600 µL volume fits small-volume collection needs
• BD Microgard closure helps identify this specific tube configuration
• Plastic tube construction with 15.3 x 46 mm size
• Nonsterile tube in a box of 50

Applications and Usage

• Collecting capillary blood specimens when a 400 µL to 600 µL tube is appropriate
• Preparing plasma samples using a tube with lithium heparin and separator gel additive
• Stocking mint green closure plasma tubes for routine specimen collection workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 15.3 x 46 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• This is a nonsterile tube, so buyers should confirm that matches their collection protocol.
• The tube is intended for capillary blood collection and plasma tube workflows.
• Volume capacity is limited to 400 µL to 600 µL, which may matter for test requirements.

FAQ

• What type of sample is this tube used for? This tube is for capillary blood collection and is identified as a plasma tube.
• What additive is in the tube? The tube uses lithium heparin and separator gel additive. Product details also note PST, a polymer gel for plasma separation.
• What volume does this tube hold? This BD Microtainer tube is sized for 400 µL to 600 µL.
• Is the tube sterile? No. This tube is nonsterile.
• What are the tube size and material? The tube is plastic and measures 15.3 x 46 mm.

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