BD Vacutainer Plus SST Venous Blood Collection Tube Clot Activator / Separator Gel Additive 4 mL BD Hemogard Closure Plastic Tube

BD Vacutainer Plus SST Venous Blood Collection Tube Clot Activator / Separator Gel Additive 4 mL BD Hemogard Closure Plastic Tube

The BD Vacutainer Plus SST venous blood collection tube is a sterile plastic serum tube for venous blood collection. It fits lab and clinical workflows that need clot activation with separator gel and added splash protection during tube opening. This 4 mL tube measures 13 x 100 mm and uses a BD Hemogard closure with a gold color code.

Good Fit For

• Serum collection workflows
• Clinical laboratories
• Hospital and outpatient blood draw settings
• Facilities seeking added protection when opening tubes

Key Features

• Venous blood collection tube for serum testing workflows
• Clot activator and separator gel support serum separation
• BD Hemogard closure helps protect lab personnel from blood contact on the stopper and rim
• Recessed rubber stopper helps isolate drops left by a blood collection needle
• Sterile plastic tube supports clinical and laboratory handling needs
• 4 mL capacity in a 13 x 100 mm format with gold closure color

Applications and Usage

• Collecting venous blood specimens in a serum tube
• Supporting serum separation with clot activator and gel additive
• Reducing contact with blood on the stopper or tube rim during handling
• Using gold-coded tubes in organized blood collection workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 13 x 100 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube is intended for serum collection because it uses a clot activator and separator gel additive.
• The tube uses a BD Hemogard closure, which may matter for facilities standardizing tube handling practices.
• Size and fill volume should match your collection protocol: 13 x 100 mm with a 4 mL volume.

FAQ

• What kind of specimen workflow is this tube meant for? This tube is a serum tube for venous blood collection. It uses a clot activator and separator gel additive to support serum separation.
• How does the BD Hemogard closure help during handling? The BD Hemogard closure helps protect lab personnel from contact with blood on the stopper or outer rim and helps reduce blood splattering when the tube is opened.
• What size and capacity is this blood collection tube? This tube has a 4 mL volume and measures 13 x 100 mm.
• Is this tube plastic or glass? This blood collection tube is made of plastic.
• Is the tube sterile? Yes. This venous blood collection tube is sterile.

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