📌 Description:
Vacutainer Tubes are sterile, evacuated blood collection tubes used for venipuncture in clinical and laboratory settings. Each tube is color-coded by cap to indicate its specific additive, making it suitable for different types of blood tests (e.g., hematology, chemistry, coagulation). Designed for compatibility with standard blood collection needles and holders.
🔧 Specifications:
Material:
Tube: PET plastic or glass (shatter-resistant)
Cap: Rubber stopper with color-coded plastic closure
Volume Options: Common sizes include 2 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml, 6 ml, 10 ml
Tube Size: Standard (13 x 75 mm or 13 x 100 mm, depending on volume)
Additives (based on cap color):
Purple / Lavender: EDTA (for CBC, hematology)
Red: No additive (for serum collection)
Blue: Sodium citrate (for coagulation tests)
Green: Heparin (for plasma)
Yellow: Gel separator and clot activator
Closure: Vacuum-sealed, leak-proof
Sterility: EO sterilized
Use: Blood collection, serum/plasma separation, lab diagnostics