Greiner Bio-One VACUETTE® Z Serum Sep Clot Activator Venous Blood Collection Tube Clot Activator / Separator Gel Additive 8 mL Pull Cap Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Tube

VACUETTE® Z Serum Sep Clot Activator Venous Blood Collection Tube Clot Activator / Separator Gel Additive 8 mL Pull Cap Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Tube

This VACUETTE serum separator clot activator venous blood collection tube is a sterile 8 mL PET tube for serum collection. It fits venous blood collection workflows that need a clot activator and separator gel to help separate serum after centrifugation. This version uses a pull cap and a 16 x 100 mm tube format.

Good Fit For

• Venous blood collection for serum samples
• Laboratory workflows that centrifuge samples for serum separation
• Facilities standardizing on 16 x 100 mm serum tubes

Key Features

• Serum separator tube with clot activator and separator gel for serum collection workflows
• Separator gel migrates during centrifugation to form a stable barrier between serum and clot
• 8 mL capacity supports routine venous blood collection needs
• 16 x 100 mm tube size helps buyers match existing collection protocols and racks
• Clear silica-coated PET tube offers visibility of the sample
• Pull cap closure with red and yellow ring color coding supports quick identification

Applications and Usage

• Collecting venous blood specimens for serum testing
• Preparing serum samples that require centrifugation and gel separation
• Supporting lab workflows that use clot activator serum tubes
• Stocking high-volume blood collection areas with case-quantity tubes

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 16 x 100 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Confirm your workflow calls for a serum tube with clot activator and separator gel rather than another tube additive.
• Check that the 16 x 100 mm tube format matches your holders, racks, and processing setup.
• Color coding is red with a yellow ring, which may matter for tube identification protocols.

FAQ

• What kind of sample is this tube intended for? This tube is intended for serum collection in venous blood collection workflows.
• Does this tube include an additive? Yes. The tube uses a clot activator and separator gel additive.
• How does the separator gel work? During centrifugation, the gel migrates to the interface between the serum and clot, where it forms a stable barrier between the serum and the fibrin and cells.
• What size is the tube? The tube measures 16 x 100 mm and has an 8 mL volume.
• What type of closure does this tube use? This tube uses a pull cap with red and yellow ring color coding.

From Vacuette by Greiner Bio-One.