McKesson Capillary Blood Collection Tube Ammonium Heparin Additive Without Closure Plastic Tube, 1 Each

Capillary Blood Collection Tube Ammonium Heparin Additive Without Closure Plastic Tube, 1 Each

This capillary blood collection tube is a plastic micro-hematocrit tube with ammonium heparin additive and no closure. It fits conventional 75-mm hematocrit centrifuges and supports blood collection workflows where staff want to minimize clotting while reducing the injury and contamination risk associated with glass tubes. The tube has color-coded ends with a green tip for quick identification.

Good Fit For

• Micro-hematocrit blood collection workflows
• Labs and clinical settings using conventional 75-mm hematocrit centrifuges
• Teams replacing glass capillary tubes with plastic alternatives

Key Features

• Ammonium heparin additive helps minimize blood clotting during collection
• Plastic tube helps reduce the injury and contamination risk associated with glass tubes
• Made for use with conventional 75-mm hematocrit centrifuges
• No closure for workflows that require an open capillary tube format
• Color-coded ends and green tip support faster tube identification

Applications and Usage

• Collecting capillary blood samples for micro-hematocrit procedures
• Running samples in conventional 75-mm hematocrit centrifuges
• Supporting tube identification in busy clinical workflows with color-coded ends

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• This tube is an open format without a closure
• Use selection should match equipment designed for conventional 75-mm hematocrit centrifuges
• Buyers choosing between plain and heparin-treated options can use the color-coded end for identification

FAQ

• Will this capillary blood collection tube work with a standard 75-mm hematocrit centrifuge? Yes. This tube is for use with conventional 75-mm hematocrit centrifuges.
• Does this tube include an additive? Yes. This capillary tube uses ammonium heparin additive to help minimize blood clotting.
• Is the tube glass or plastic? This capillary blood collection tube is plastic. Plastic micro-hematocrit tubes help reduce the risk of injury and contamination associated with glass tubes.
• Does this tube have a closure? No. This version is without a closure.
• How can staff quickly identify this tube? The tube has color-coded ends and a green tip to help medical staff quickly identify the heparin-treated format.

From McKesson.