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

Good Fit For

  • Clinical laboratories processing venous blood samples
  • Healthcare facilities with routine serum testing needs
  • Manual or automated blood sample processing workflows

Key Features

  • Clot activator and gel support serum separation for diagnostic testing workflows
  • 8.5 mL capacity offers useful sample volume for a range of serum testing needs
  • 16 x100 mm tube format helps buyers match existing collection and processing setups
  • Plastic construction supports handling and transport with reduced breakage risk
  • Conventional closure helps keep samples sealed during transport and processing
  • Box of 100 works well for labs and facilities with regular blood collection volume

Applications and Usage

  • Collecting venous blood samples for serum testing
  • Transporting blood specimens for laboratory processing
  • Supporting routine clinical chemistry testing
  • Supporting serology testing
  • Supporting immunoassays

Packaging and Handling

  • Packaging: BX.
  • Size: 16 x100 mm.
  • Material: Plastic.
  • Sterility: Sterile.
  • Follow standard protocols and safety guidelines during collection, handling, and disposal.
  • 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 due to potential contamination from the gel.

FAQ

  • Can this tube be used for serum separation? Yes. This SST tube uses a clot activator and gel to support serum separation from cells for diagnostic testing.
  • What sample volume does this tube hold? This tube has an 8.5 mL capacity.
  • Will this tube work in automated processing systems? Yes. The tube is suitable for both manual and automated processing systems.
  • Can this SST tube be re-centrifuged after the gel barrier forms? No. BD recommends not re-centrifuging SST tubes once the gel barrier has formed.
  • Is this tube a good choice for trace element testing? No. BD does not recommend SST tubes for trace element testing because the gel may introduce contamination.

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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