BD K2 EDTA 100Pack Blood Collection Vacutainer Tubes

Venous blood sampling

Haematology

EDTA

EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid salts) are used to anticoagulate whole blood for haematological investigations,as the cellular components of the blood are particularly well preserved by EDTA.

The anticoagulation is achieved by the EDTA forming complexes with metal ions such as calcium,
therefore inhibiting the coagulation cascade.

Anticoagulation with EDTA is irreversible

The EDTA concentration in BD Vacutainer® tubes is 1.8 mg/mL of whole blood, as recommended by the International Council Society of Haematology (ICSH).

The ICSH recommends dipotassium EDTA salt (K2 EDTA) for haematological investigation

To avoid micro-clotting, mix the EDTA tube with 8-10 inversions immediately after the blood sample has been taken.

Specifications

REF:368841

Draw volume(mL):2.0

Size (mm):13x75

Additive:K2 EDTA

Separator:None

Material:PET

Label:Paper

Cap Closure:BD Hemogard

REF:367525

Draw volume(mL):10.0

Size (mm):16 x 100

Additive:K2 EDTA

Separator:None

Material:PET 

Label:PAPER 

Cap Closure:BD Hemogard

REF:368856

Draw volume(mL):3.0

Size (mm):13 x 75

Additive:K2 EDTA

Separator:None

Material:PET 

Label:PAPER 

Cap Closure:BD Hemogard

REF:367864

Draw volume(mL):6.0

Size (mm):13 x 100

Additive:K2 EDTA

Separator:None

Material:PET 

Label:PAPER 

Cap Closure:BD Hemogard

REF:368861

Draw volume(mL):4.0

Size (mm):13 x 75

Additive:K2 EDTA

Separator:None

Material:PET 

Label:PAPER 

Cap Closure:BD Hemogard