BD Vacutainer PST Venous Blood Collection Tube Plasma Tube Lithium Heparin / Polymer Separator Gel 13mm x 75 mm 3 mL Green BD Hemogard Closure Plastic

Vacutainer PST Venous Blood Collection Tube Plasma Tube Lithium Heparin / Polymer Separator Gel 13mm x 75 mm 3 mL Green BD Hemogard Closure Plastic

This Vacutainer PST venous blood collection tube is a 3 mL plasma tube with lithium heparin and polymer separator gel. It fits lab and clinical blood collection workflows where personnel protection during tube handling and opening is an important consideration. The tube has a green BD Hemogard closure, plastic construction, and a 13 x 75 mm size.

Good Fit For

• Venous blood collection workflows
• Clinical laboratories
• Healthcare settings seeking protected tube opening and handling

Key Features

• Venous blood collection tube for plasma applications
• Lithium heparin and polymer separator gel support the specified tube format
• BD Hemogard closure helps reduce contact with blood on the stopper or rim during handling
• Recessed rubber stopper helps isolate drops left by a blood collection needle from potential contact
• 3 mL capacity in a 13 x 75 mm plastic tube
• Sterile tube for clinical and laboratory use

Applications and Usage

• Collecting venous blood samples in a plasma tube format
• Supporting specimen handling where reduced contact with blood on the closure is preferred
• Using green-top tubes in routine lab collection workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 13 x 75 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Store at USP controlled room temperature.
• This tube uses lithium heparin and polymer separator gel, so buyers should match the additive to their lab protocol.
• The closure design is intended to help protect personnel during tube opening and handling.

FAQ

• What type of specimen tube is this? This is a Vacutainer PST venous blood collection tube in a plasma tube format.
• What additive does the tube use? The tube uses lithium heparin and polymer separator gel.
• How much sample volume does this tube hold? This tube has a 3 mL volume.
• What size is the tube? The tube measures 13 x 75 mm.
• 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.

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