BD Microtainer Capillary Blood Collection Tube

Microtainer Capillary Blood Collection Tube

Microtainer capillary blood collection tube for collecting, transporting, and processing skin puncture blood. It fits workflows for infants, children, geriatric patients, and critical care patients where capillary collection is appropriate. This version uses a K2 EDTA additive, a BD Microgard closure, and an 8 mm plastic tube with a 250 L to 500 L volume range.

Good Fit For

• Skin puncture blood collection
• Infant and pediatric capillary collection workflows
• Geriatric patient sampling
• Critical care patient sampling

Key Features

• Built for collection, transport, and processing of skin puncture blood
• K2 EDTA additive supports capillary blood collection workflows
• BD Microgard closure helps identify the closure style for this tube
• 250 L to 500 L volume range suits micro-collection needs
• 8 mm plastic tube offers a compact micro-collection format
• Lavender color helps distinguish this tube in the lab setting

Applications and Usage

• Collecting capillary blood from infants
• Collecting skin puncture samples from children
• Handling capillary blood collection for geriatric patients
• Supporting blood collection in critical care settings
• Transporting and processing micro-collected blood specimens

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 8 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube uses a K2 EDTA additive, so buyers should match the additive to their testing protocol.
• The collection volume is 250 L to 500 L, which is important when planning micro-collection workflows.
• The tube uses a BD Microgard closure; confirm closure preference before ordering.

FAQ

• What type of blood collection is this tube used for? This capillary blood collection tube is used for skin puncture blood collection, along with transport and processing of the specimen.
• Which patient groups is this tube intended for? The tube is intended for infants, children, geriatric patients, and critical care patients.
• What additive is in the tube? This tube uses a K2 EDTA additive.
• What is the volume range of the tube? The tube holds 250 L to 500 L.
• What closure type does this tube use? This Microtainer tube uses a BD Microgard closure.

From Microtainer by BD.