Bard Medical BD Vacutainer® PPT™ Molecular Diagnostic Tube K2 EDTA / Separator Gel Additive 8.5 mL BD Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 10/CS

BD Vacutainer® PPT™ Molecular Diagnostic Tube K2 EDTA / Separator Gel Additive 8.5 mL BD Hemogard™ Closure Plastic Tube, 10/CS

The BD Vacutainer PPT molecular diagnostic tube is a sterile plastic plasma tube for collecting and preparing undiluted plasma specimens for molecular diagnostic test methods. It fits workflows that need whole blood collected and processed in a closed tube, with a gel barrier that isolates plasma from cellular blood components during centrifugation. This version uses K2 EDTA and separator gel additive, holds 8.5 mL, and measures 16 x100 mm.

Good Fit For

• Molecular diagnostic testing workflows
• Plasma preparation where undiluted plasma is required
• Blood collection and centrifugation steps in a closed tube

Key Features

• Molecular diagnostic tube for one-step preparation of undiluted plasma specimens
• Closed, sterile tube supports blood collection and processing in one container
• Gel barrier isolates plasma from cellular blood components during centrifugation
• K2 EDTA and separator gel additive for plasma tube workflows
• 8.5 mL capacity in a 16 x100 mm plastic tube
• BD Hemogard closure with mylar label

Applications and Usage

• Collecting whole blood for molecular diagnostic test methods
• Preparing undiluted plasma specimens after centrifugation
• Separating plasma from cellular blood components using a gel barrier

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 16 x100 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube is intended for plasma specimen preparation, not general serum collection.
• The tube uses K2 EDTA with separator gel, so buyers should match the additive to their testing workflow.
• Selection may depend on the required draw volume and tube dimensions for existing centrifugation or collection protocols.

FAQ

• What is this tube used for? This molecular diagnostic tube is used for the one-step preparation of undiluted plasma specimens for molecular diagnostic test methods or other workflows where undiluted plasma is required.
• How does the tube separate plasma from blood cells? During centrifugation, the separator gel forms a barrier that isolates the plasma from the cellular components of the blood.
• What additive is in the tube? This tube uses K2 EDTA with separator gel additive.
• What size and volume is this tube? The tube holds 8.5 mL and measures 16 x100 mm.
• Is the tube sterile? Yes. This tube is sterile.

From Bd Vacutainer Ppt by Bard Medical.