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Vacutainer® SST™ Venous Blood Collection Tube Serum Tube / Transport Tube Clot Activator / Gel 16" X 100 mm 8.5 mL Conventional Closure Plastic, 100EA/BX

This Vacutainer SST venous blood collection tube is a serum tube and transport tube for collecting, transporting, and processing venous blood samples. It fits clinical laboratories and healthcare facilities that need serum separation with a clot activator and gel for routine testing workflows. This plastic tube has an 8.5 mL capacity, measures 16 x100 mm, and uses a conventional closure.

Good Fit For

  • Clinical laboratories processing venous blood samples
  • Healthcare facilities with routine serum testing needs
  • Workflows that require collection, transport, and processing in one tube
  • Teams using manual or automated sample processing systems

Key Features

  • Clot activator and gel support serum separation for diagnostic testing workflows
  • 8.5 mL capacity offers useful sample volume for a variety of serum testing needs
  • 16 x100 mm tube size helps buyers match existing collection and processing preferences
  • Plastic construction supports handling and transport in busy clinical settings
  • Conventional closure helps keep samples securely sealed during transport and processing
  • Suitable for manual and automated processing systems

Applications and Usage

  • Collecting venous blood samples for serum testing
  • Transporting blood samples from collection point to the laboratory
  • Processing samples for routine clinical chemistry tests
  • Preparing serum samples for serology and immunoassays

Packaging and Handling

  • Packaging: BX.
  • Size: 16 x100 mm.
  • Material: Plastic.
  • Sterility: Sterile.
  • Follow standard handling and disposal protocols after use
  • Proper inversion after collection helps mix the sample with the clot activator and gel
  • Do not re-centrifuge SST tubes after the gel barrier has formed
  • BD does not recommend SST tubes for trace element testing

FAQ

  • What type of testing is this tube used for? This tube is intended for serum testing and is used for routine clinical chemistry tests, serology, and immunoassays.
  • Can this blood collection tube be used in automated systems? Yes. The tube is suitable for both manual and automated processing systems.
  • What additive is in this serum tube? This tube uses a clot activator and gel to support clotting and serum separation.
  • Should this SST tube be re-centrifuged after the gel barrier forms? No. BD recommends not re-centrifuging SST tubes after the gel barrier has formed.
  • Is this tube appropriate for trace element testing? No. BD does not recommend SST tubes for trace element testing because of potential contamination from the gel.

From BD Vacutainer by BD.

  • Quantity : 100 per Box
  • Volume : 8.5 ml
  • Color : Red / Gray Mottled
  • Dimensions : 16 x100 mm
  • Storage Requirements : USP Controlled Room Temperature
  • Type : Serum Tube / Transport Tube
  • Application : Venous Blood Collection Tube
  • Sterile : Yes
  • Tube Color : Clear with Paper Label
  • Additive : Clot Activator / Gel
  • Material : Plastic
  • UNSPSC Code : 41104107
  • Coating : Silicone Coated Stopper
  • Closure Type : Conventional Closure
  • UNSPSC Title : Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers

Prescription Information

A valid medical prescription must be submitted to Betty Mills within seven (7) days for the ordered item(s), and shipping will be on hold until the prescription is received. If the prescription is not provided within this timeframe, the order may be canceled. This requirement does not apply to licensed care providers, training facilities, equivalent qualified professionals, or licensed wholesalers, who are exempt from this policy.

Prescriptions may be sent via:

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(650) 443-5201
Email
RX@bettymills.com
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The Betty Mills Company, Inc.
19 South B Street Suite 8
San Mateo, CA 94401

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Tubes came fast. So far the Betty Mills is a great place to get my phlebotomy supplies.

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