BD Microtainer MAP Capillary Blood Collection Tube K2 EDTA Additive 250 µL to 500 µL BD Microgard Closure Plastic Tube

BD Microtainer MAP Capillary Blood Collection Tube K2 EDTA Additive 250 µL to 500 µL BD Microgard Closure Plastic Tube

This capillary blood collection tube is a sterile BD Microtainer MAP tube with K2 EDTA additive for skin puncture samples. It fits workflows that collect, transport, and automate processing for infants, children, geriatric, oncology, and critical care patients. The plastic 13x75 mm tube has a BD Microgard closure and fill markings at 250 µL, 375 µL, and 500 µL.

Good Fit For

• Skin puncture sample collection
• Automated sample processing workflows
• Pediatric, geriatric, oncology, and critical care settings
• Hematology collection protocols using K2 EDTA tubes

Key Features

• K2 EDTA additive supports hematology sample collection in a capillary tube format
• Built for collection, transport, and automated processing of skin puncture samples
• Integrated collector helps streamline capillary blood collection workflow
• Fill markings at 250 µL, 375 µL, and 500 µL make target volume easier to confirm
• 13x75 mm plastic tube uses a penetrable color-coded BD Microgard closure for automated processes
• Lavender cap identifies the K2 EDTA tube type at a glance

Applications and Usage

• Collecting capillary blood samples from infants and children
• Handling skin puncture specimens for geriatric patients
• Supporting oncology and critical care sample collection where small draw volumes are needed
• Preparing capillary samples for transport and automated processing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 13x75 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube is intended for skin puncture samples rather than larger-volume collection needs.
• The stated draw volume range is 250 µL to 500 µL, with fill marks to guide volume.
• Buyers standardizing by additive or cap color should note the lavender K2 EDTA format.

FAQ

• What type of sample is this tube meant for? This capillary blood collection tube is made for skin puncture samples.
• What additive does this tube use? This tube uses K2 EDTA, shown by the lavender cap.
• What draw volume does the tube support? The tube is marked for 250 µL, 375 µL, and 500 µL, with an overall draw volume range of 250 µL to 500 µL.
• Can this tube work in automated processing workflows? Yes. The BD Microtainer MAP tube is designed for collection, transport, and automated processing, and the penetrable color-coded cap supports automated processes.
• Which patient populations is this tube intended for? The tube is designed for infants, children, geriatric, oncology, and critical care patients.

From BD Microtainer MAP by BD.