Product Description
BD 367964 - Vacutainer Lith Green/Gray 8mL 1000/CS
BD 367812 Green and Gray Closure, Paper Label, 16 x 100 mm, 8 mL
The BD Vacutainer PST (Plasma Separator Tube) Tube (Product Code: 367812) is a high-quality plastic blood collection tube designed specifically for plasma separation. Featuring a green and gray closure, this tube is essential for obtaining plasma samples quickly and efficiently in clinical and laboratory settings.
| Code | Tube Type | Tube Size | Draw Vol (mL) | Label Type |
| 367812 | PST TUBE | 16 x 100 | 8.0 | Paper |
Key Features:
Material:
- Plastic: Constructed from durable, high-quality plastic to ensure sample integrity and safe handling during collection, transportation, and processing.
Closure:
- Green and Gray Cap: The tube features a green and gray closure, typically indicating the presence of heparin as an anticoagulant, which prevents blood from clotting.
Label:
- Paper Label: Comes with a paper label for easy writing and identification of patient information, ensuring accurate sample tracking and handling.
Dimensions:
- Size: 16 x 100 mm.
- Volume: 8 mL capacity, suitable for collecting an adequate amount of blood for a variety of tests and procedures.
Additives:
- Heparin: Contains heparin (either lithium heparin or sodium heparin) as an anticoagulant to prevent clotting, making it suitable for plasma determinations in clinical chemistry.
Applications:
- Clinical Chemistry: Ideal for plasma determinations and a wide range of biochemical tests where preventing clotting is essential.
- STAT Tests: Frequently used in emergency or STAT (short turn-around time) testing situations due to the quick turnaround enabled by heparin.
- Biochemistry: Suitable for various biochemical assays that require plasma.
Advantages:
- Efficient Plasma Separation: The gel separator forms a stable barrier, allowing for easy extraction of high-quality plasma.
- Prevents Clotting: Heparin additive ensures that blood does not clot, preserving plasma for accurate testing.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of biochemical and clinical chemistry tests, making it a versatile choice in clinical settings.
- Convenient Labeling: Paper label allows for easy identification and tracking of samples, minimizing errors.
BD Vacutainer PST Tubes with the product code 367812 are essential in clinical and laboratory environments, providing a reliable and efficient solution for collecting and handling plasma samples for various diagnostic tests.
