BD Microtainer® Sodium Flouride and Sodium EDTA tubes (400-600µL) for collection, transport & processing of capillary blood samples

The BD NaF/NaEDTA Microtainer® blood collection tubes have been designed to be used for the collection, transportation and processing of small amounts of capillary blood. This tube contains Sodium Fluoride and Sodium EDTA intended for the primary containment and preservation of specimens for the purposes of in-vitro diagnostic examination. Used to obtain a plasma sample, in which the glycolysis process has been inhibited.

This PP tube has a 400-600μl draw volume and measures 10mm diameter and 45mm height with a Sodium Fluoride (0.56 - 23.0 mg/mL blood) and Disodium EDTA (1.13 - 11.6 mg/mL blood) additive within the tube. The grey cap has the BD Microgard™ tube closure, designed to protect from blood which may splatter when the tube is opened. The rubber stopper is recessed inside the plastic shield, preventing exposure to blood present on the stopper. A larger diameter facilitates handling of the tube. In combination with a tube extender, the BD Microtainer® tubes with BD Microgard™ closure fit into 13 x 75mm racks.

To ensure tube identification, the tubes are marked with the colour code that corresponds to the venous blood collection tubes. There are fill marks on the tubes that ensure the correct blood to additive ratio.

This product is provided in cases of 200 tubes (4 boxes of 50 tubes).

Specification

• Dimensions (Diameter x Height): 10 x 45mm
• Draw Volume: 0.6mL
• Additive: Sodium Fluoride - 0.56 - 23.0 mg/mL blood and Disodium EDTA - 1.13 - 11.6 mg/mL blood
• Tube Material: Polypropylene (PP)
• Cap closure: BD Microgard™
• Cap Colour: Grey