BD Vacutainer™ Plastic Blood Collection Tubes with K2EDTA: Hemogard™ Closure, 10ml, 16 x 100mm

Evacuated blood collection tubes for whole blood hematology determinations

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 Hemogard tube closure that prevents human contact with blood on the stopper or tube rim Plastic Tubes

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

(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