BD Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube Whole Blood K2 EDTA 13mm x 75 mm 3 mL Lavender BD Hemogard Closure Plastic Tube, 1000 EA/CS

Vacutainer Venous Blood Collection Tube Whole Blood K2 EDTA 13mm x 75 mm 3 mL Lavender BD Hemogard Closure Plastic Tube, 1000 EA/CS

This Vacutainer venous blood collection tube is a sterile plastic tube for whole blood collection with K2 EDTA additive. It fits lab and clinical workflows where staff want a blood collection tube with added splash-contact protection during handling and opening. This version uses a lavender BD Hemogard closure, holds 3 mL, and measures 13 x 75 mm.

Good Fit For

• Clinical and laboratory blood collection workflows
• Whole blood collection requiring K2 EDTA tubes
• Settings focused on reducing blood contact during tube opening

Key Features

• K2 EDTA additive supports whole blood collection needs
• BD Hemogard closure helps reduce contact with blood on the stopper and outer rim
• Recessed rubber stopper helps isolate drops left by a blood collection needle
• Plastic tube construction offers a lightweight collection format
• Sterile tube suits controlled clinical and laboratory collection workflows
• 3 mL volume in a 13 x 75 mm tube helps buyers match existing collection protocols

Applications and Usage

• Collecting whole blood specimens in facilities that use K2 EDTA tubes
• Supporting venous blood draws in lab and clinical environments
• Standardizing tube selection by using a 3 mL, 13 x 75 mm format

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 13 x 75 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Check that your protocol calls for K2 EDTA additive before ordering
• Confirm the required tube size and 3 mL draw volume for your workflow
• Store at USP Controlled Room Temperature

FAQ

• What additive is in this blood collection tube? This tube uses K2 EDTA additive. The product details note K2 EDTA in a spray-dried form.
• What size and volume is this tube? This blood collection tube measures 13 x 75 mm and holds 3 mL.
• How does the closure help with handling? The BD Hemogard closure helps protect lab personnel from contact with blood on the stopper or outer rim of the tube and from blood splattering when opening the tube.
• Is this tube sterile? Yes. This venous blood collection tube is sterile.
• What type of specimen is this tube intended for? This tube is intended for whole blood collection.

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