McKesson Capillary Blood Collection Tube Micro-hematocrit Sodium Heparin Additive 1.1 X 75 mm 75 -µL Red Stripe Without Closure Glass Tube, 1000/BX

Capillary Blood Collection Tube Micro-hematocrit Sodium Heparin Additive 1.1 X 75 mm 75 -µL Red Stripe Without Closure Glass Tube, 1000/BX

This capillary blood collection tube is a micro-hematocrit glass tube with a sodium heparin additive for collecting small blood samples. It fits workflows that use finger stick collection or untreated blood and can help support accurate micro-hematocrit determinations in clinical settings. This version has a 75 µL volume, a 1.1 X 75 mm size, a red stripe, and no closure.

Good Fit For

• Finger stick blood collection
• Micro-hematocrit determinations
• Small-volume specimen handling
• Lab workflows that separate tubes by color stripe

Key Features

• Micro-hematocrit capillary blood collection tube for small-volume blood sampling
• Sodium heparin additive supports collection when using finger stick samples or untreated blood
• 75 µL capacity helps standardize small specimen collection
• Glass tube construction is paired with precision-molded soda lime glass for sample retention during centrifugation
• Red stripe and clear tube help with quick visual identification in the lab
• No closure design fits collection workflows that use open capillary tubes

Applications and Usage

• Collecting capillary blood samples by finger stick
• Preparing small blood specimens for micro-hematocrit testing
• Using heparin-treated capillary tubes when untreated blood is part of the workflow
• Centrifuging collected specimens where strong sample retention is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 1.1 X 75 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube has no closure, so it is best matched to workflows set up for open capillary collection and handling.
• The tube uses a sodium heparin additive, which should align with your testing protocol before purchase.
• Color-striping can help staff distinguish tube types during collection and processing.

FAQ

• Is this tube intended for finger stick collection? Yes. The tube is treated with sodium heparin for use when collecting a sample by finger stick from a patient or when using untreated blood.
• What size and volume does this tube hold? This capillary blood collection tube is 1.1 X 75 mm and holds 75 µL.
• Does this tube have a closure? No. This is a without-closure glass tube.
• What is the stripe color on this tube? This tube has a red stripe, which helps visually differentiate it during handling.
• Can this tube be used for micro-hematocrit determinations? Yes. The tube is designed for safe blood collection as well as accurate micro-hematocrit determinations.

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