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

Good Fit For

  • Clinical laboratories running serum testing
  • Healthcare facilities collecting and transporting venous blood samples
  • Manual or automated sample processing workflows
  • Routine clinical chemistry, serology, and immunoassay testing

Key Features

  • Clot activator and gel support serum separation for diagnostic testing workflows
  • 8.5 mL capacity helps accommodate a range of serum testing needs
  • Plastic construction supports handling and transport durability
  • Conventional closure helps keep samples securely sealed during processing and transport
  • Works in manual and automated processing systems for flexible lab use
  • Box of 100 tubes suits facilities with regular blood collection volume

Applications and Usage

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

Packaging and Handling

  • Packaging: BX.
  • Size: 16 x100 mm.
  • Material: Plastic.
  • Sterility: Sterile.
  • Follow standard handling and disposal protocols during use
  • Proper inversion after collection helps mix the sample with the clot activator and polymer gel
  • Do not re-centrifuge the tube after the gel barrier has formed
  • Not recommended for trace element testing due to potential contamination from the gel

FAQ

  • What kind of testing is this tube used for? This tube is intended for serum testing and is suitable for routine clinical chemistry tests, serology, immunoassays, and blood donor screening.
  • Can this blood collection tube be used in automated lab systems? Yes. The tube is suitable for both manual and automated processing systems.
  • What additive is inside the tube? The tube uses a clot activator and gel to support clotting and serum separation.
  • Should the 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 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
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The Betty Mills Company, Inc.
19 South B Street Suite 8
San Mateo, CA 94401

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