BD Vacutainer® PST™ Venous Blood Collection Tube Plasma Tube Polymer Separator Gel / Lithium Heparin 13mm X 75 mm 3 mL BD Hemogard™ Closure Plastic, 100EA/BX

This Vacutainer PST venous blood collection tube is a plastic plasma tube for venous blood collection. It fits laboratory and clinical workflows that need a lithium heparin additive with polymer separator gel and a closure designed to help reduce contact with blood during handling. This 3 mL tube measures 13 x 75 mm and uses a BD Hemogard closure.

Key Features

• Venous blood collection plasma tube for routine lab collection workflows
• Lithium heparin additive with polymer separator gel supports plasma sample processing
• BD Hemogard closure helps protect personnel from contact with blood on the stopper or outer rim
• Recessed rubber stopper helps isolate drops left by a blood collection needle
• Plastic tube construction with a 3 mL capacity in a 13 x 75 mm format
• Sterile tube for clinical and laboratory use

Good Fit For

• Venous blood collection in clinical and laboratory settings
• Workflows that prefer plasma tubes with lithium heparin and separator gel
• Facilities prioritizing added handling protection at tube opening

Applications and Usage

• Collecting venous blood specimens for plasma testing
• Supporting lab workflows that use lithium heparin plasma tubes
• Reducing direct contact with residual blood during tube handling and opening

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 x 75 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube uses lithium heparin and polymer separator gel, so buyers should confirm that additive choice matches their testing protocol.
• The tube is a 3 mL, 13 x 75 mm format, which should be matched to the intended collection workflow and rack fit.

FAQ

• What type of specimen tube is this? This is a venous blood collection plasma tube.
• What additive does this tube use? The tube uses lithium heparin, spray coated, along with a polymer separator gel.
• How does the closure help during handling? The BD Hemogard closure helps protect lab personnel from contact with blood on the stopper or outer rim and can help reduce blood splattering when the tube is opened.
• What size and volume is this blood collection tube? This tube has a 3 mL volume and measures 13 x 75 mm.
• Is this tube sterile? Yes. This blood collection tube is sterile.

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