BD Vacutainer Plus Sodium Citrate Tubes 1.8 ml 13 x 75 mm. Sterile Buffered Citrate 0.129 M. Box of 100 units

Vacuum blood extraction tube. Made of plastic (Polypropylene)

Sterile and single use

These tubes are recommended for plasma coagulation studies.

They contain a buffered trisodium citrate solution, as an anticoagulant.

0,129M: 3,8% sodium citrate + citric acid

pH = 5,2

The blood/additive ratio is 9:1

The results are clinically equivalent to the globally recognized "Gold Standard", the BD Vacutainer™ full fill glass tube with buffered citrate of 4.5 ml.

They have been clinically tested in multicenter clinical trials for routine coagulation tests with the main patient populations (normal patients, patients under oral anticoagulant treatment with warfarin and patients under therapy with unfractionated heparin) and have been evaluated with the most widely used autoanalyzers in coagulation tests.

The innovative geometry of the tube minimizes the "free space" and the platelet activation associated with it, optimizing the monitoring of the aPTT of patients treated with unfractionated heparin. They are full fill tubes with the external dimensions of a standard 13x75mm tube and with small fill volumes (2.7ml and 1.8ml).

Benefits:

Preserves coagulation factors

It is the most recommended for coagulation studies

Avoids pH variations that could modify the results

Platelet activation is avoided, improving the accuracy of results and reducing the risk of misclassification of patients under therapy with unfractionated heparin.

Compatible with tube holders and autoanalyzers. It improves the workflow of the laboratory.

Facilitates the opening of the tube. Avoids the adherence of erythrocytes. Prevents the appearance of latex allergies.

With its design, direct contact with the micro drop of blood that remains in the cap after extraction is avoided. Prevents splashing and dispersion of serum drops during its opening.