The BD Vacutainer® Plus Plastic Blood Collection Tubes offer a safer alternative to traditional glass tubes, intelligently designed to enhance blood collection processes. These plastic tubes are not only lightweight but also significantly reduce the risk of tube breakage, ensuring minimal specimen spillage and increased safety during handling and disposal.

Available in sizes of 13mm x 75mm with a capacity of 3.5mL, and 13mm x 100mm fitting 5.0mL of blood, these tubes are well-equipped with a Hemogard Closure to prevent leakage and contamination. Filled with Silica/Gel to enhance specimen preservation, they are an optimal choice for various diagnostic procedures. With their compliance to EPA guidelines, they promise an environmentally responsible disposal, making them a preferred choice in healthcare facilities.

Key Features:

• Equipped with Hemogard Closure to prevent sample spillage and ensure biological safety.
• Made from strong plastic to significantly reduce the risk of breakage during handling and transportation.
• Conforms to EPA guidelines ensuring environmentally responsible disposal.

Uses:

• BD Vacutainer® Plus Plastic Blood Collection Tubes are primarily used in clinical laboratories for safe and reliable blood specimen collection and testing. These tubes are ideal for use in various diagnostic procedures such as CBC tests, biochemical investigations, and serological assays.

FAQs:

1. Are these tubes suitable for all types of blood tests?
These tubes are widely used for a variety of blood tests, primarily in clinical laboratories for procedures like CBC tests, but always check specific test requirements.

2. How should these tubes be disposed of?
The tubes should be disposed in accordance with EPA guidelines and facility protocols, usually involving specific medical waste disposal methods.

3. What volume of blood can the tubes hold?
These tubes are available in two sizes, holding volumes of 3.5mL and 5.0mL, depending on the specific tube size.