Tubes with spray-coated K2EDTA, the anticoagulant of choice in specimen collection and cell blood counting
Requires eight to ten inversions for thorough mixing of blood and anticoagulant
Plastic tubes offer a safer alternative to glass, are virtually break-resistant, and can be incinerated
Tubes marked as Best Practice Formulary meet demanding requirements of complex diagnostic instruments and current clinical guidelines
With conventional tube stopper
Made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Provide a safer work environment for all personnel by (1) reducing risk of tube breakage during handling; (2) eliminating breakage when tubes are centrifuged at higher speeds; and (3) eliminating breakage or chipping of tube rims when stopper is removed and reinserted
In addition to reducing potential injuries, fewer tube breakages result in less workflow interruption and fewer patient redraws, thus providing smoother day-to-day operation
Documented reliability in hospital, commercial and research laboratories