BD Microtainer Capillary Blood Collection Tube Hematology K2 EDTA Additive 15.3 x 46 mm 250 µL to 500 µL Lavender Microgard Closure Plastic Tube, 200 EA/CS

Microtainer Capillary Blood Collection Tube Hematology K2 EDTA Additive 15.3 x 46 mm 250 µL to 500 µL Lavender Microgard Closure Plastic Tube, 200 EA/CS

This Microtainer capillary blood collection tube is a hematology tube with K2 EDTA additive for skin puncture blood collection. It is intended for collection, transport, and processing of blood from infants, children, geriatric patients, and critical care patients. This plastic tube measures 15.3 x 46 mm, uses a lavender Microgard closure, and holds 250 µL to 500 µL.

Good Fit For

• Skin puncture blood collection
• Pediatric sampling workflows
• Geriatric patient sampling
• Critical care sample collection

Key Features

• K2 EDTA additive supports hematology workflows
• Built for collection, transport, and processing of skin puncture blood
• Commonly chosen for infants, children, geriatric patients, and critical care patients
• 250 µL to 500 µL volume range fits small-volume capillary collections
• 15.3 x 46 mm plastic tube for compact sample handling
• Lavender BD Microgard closure for product identification within tube workflows

Applications and Usage

• Collecting capillary blood specimens for hematology testing
• Handling skin puncture samples in pediatric care settings
• Collecting smaller blood volumes from geriatric patients
• Supporting blood collection in critical care environments
• Transporting and processing capillary blood after collection

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 15.3 x 46 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube is intended specifically for hematology use with K2 EDTA additive.
• The stated volume range is 250 µL to 500 µL, which may matter when matching tube capacity to collection protocols.
• Storage requirement is USP Controlled Room Temperature.

FAQ

• What type of specimen collection is this tube made for? This capillary blood collection tube is made for skin puncture blood collection.
• Which patients 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 K2 EDTA additive.
• What is the tube capacity? The stated volume range is 250 µL to 500 µL.
• What are the tube dimensions? The tube size is 15.3 x 46 mm.

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