BD Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube Sodium Heparin / Separator Gel Additive 8 mL Conventional Closure Glass Tube

BD Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube Sodium Heparin / Separator Gel Additive 8 mL Conventional Closure Glass Tube

BD Vacutainer CPT cell preparation tube is a sterile glass blood collection tube for mononuclear cell preparation. It is used for one-step isolation of lymphocytes, monocytes, and plasma, making it a practical choice for workflows such as immunotyping, culture, cell function studies, and gene-amplification testing. This version uses a sodium heparin and separator gel additive, holds 8 mL, and has a conventional closure.

Good Fit For

• Immunotyping workflows
• Cell culture preparation
• Cell function studies
• Gene-amplification testing

Key Features

• Cell preparation tube for one-step isolation of lymphocytes, monocytes, and plasma
• Sodium heparin and separator gel additive supports mononuclear cell preparation
• Used to obtain highly concentrated mononuclear cells and or plasma for downstream testing
• 8 mL tube capacity fits collection and preparation workflows that call for this volume
• Sterile glass tube with conventional closure
• Mylar label helps support tube identification in handling workflows

Applications and Usage

• One-step isolation of lymphocytes, monocytes, and plasma
• Preparing highly concentrated mononuclear cells for laboratory studies
• Obtaining plasma for testing workflows
• Sample preparation for immunotyping
• Sample preparation for culture, cell function studies, and gene-amplification techniques

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 16 x 125 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube is intended for mononuclear cell preparation rather than routine general-purpose collection.
• The additive system is sodium heparin with separator gel, so buyers should align tube selection with their laboratory protocol.
• The tube size is 16 x 125 mm, which may matter for rack, centrifuge, and workflow fit.

FAQ

• What is this tube used for? This cell preparation tube is used for the one-step isolation of lymphocytes, monocytes, and plasma.
• What additive does this tube use? The tube uses sodium heparin and separator gel for mononuclear cell preparation.
• What laboratory applications is this tube suited for? BD Vacutainer CPT cell preparation tubes may be used for immunotyping, culture, cell function studies, and tests using gene-amplification techniques.
• What size is the tube? This tube has an 8 mL volume and measures 16 x 125 mm.
• Is the tube sterile? Yes. This tube is sterile.

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