Greiner Bio-One VACUETTE® Venous Blood Collection Tube K3 EDTA Additive 6 mL Pull Cap Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Tube, 24/CS

VACUETTE® Venous Blood Collection Tube K3 EDTA Additive 6 mL Pull Cap Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Tube, 24/CS

The VACUETTE venous blood collection tube is a sterile PET tube with K3 EDTA additive for venous blood collection. It fits healthcare and laboratory settings that want a clear plastic tube with strong handling characteristics and a pull cap closure. This 6 mL tube measures 13 x 100 mm and uses a lavender color code with a lavender and black ring closure.

Good Fit For

• Venous blood collection in healthcare settings
• Laboratory supply purchasing for sterile blood collection tubes
• Teams moving from glass tubes to plastic handling

Key Features

• K3 EDTA additive supports venous blood collection workflows that require this tube type
• PET plastic tube is clear as glass for visibility during handling
• Virtually unbreakable molded construction offers a safer alternative to glass
• Pull cap uses a gentle pulling action for cap removal
• Sterile tube helps support controlled collection procedures
• 18-month shelf life from date of manufacture can help with inventory planning

Applications and Usage

• Routine venous blood collection using a K3 EDTA tube
• Stocking sterile blood collection tubes in labs or clinical areas
• Workflows that prefer pull cap tube handling
• Facilities seeking clear plastic tubes instead of glass

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 13 x 100 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube uses K3 EDTA additive, so buyers should match it to the required collection protocol
• The closure is a pull cap rather than a screw cap, which may matter for staff preference and workflow
• Tube size is 13 x 100 mm with a 6 mL volume, so confirm fit with your standard collection setup
• Shelf life is 18 months from the date of manufacture for inventory rotation planning

FAQ

• What additive is in this blood collection tube? This VACUETTE venous blood collection tube uses K3 EDTA additive.
• Is this tube plastic or glass? This tube is made of PET plastic. The product details note that it is clear as glass and virtually unbreakable.
• What size and volume is the tube? The tube measures 13 x 100 mm and has a 6 mL volume.
• How does the cap open? The tube uses a pull cap. The cap is removed with a gentle pulling action rather than unscrewing.
• Is the tube sterile? Yes. This blood collection tube is sterile.

From VACUETTE by Greiner Bio-One.