BD Plain Vacutainer Blood Collection Tube - 10ml Pack of 100 (367820)

The BD Plain Vacutainer Blood Collection Tube is an essential tool in phlebotomy and clinical diagnostics, designed to ensure precision, safety, and optimal performance. Manufactured from high-quality medical-grade materials, it provides reliable blood collection and maintains specimen integrity, ensuring accurate results for diagnostic tests. This 10ml plain tube uses advanced vacuum technology for consistent blood draw volumes, making it a trusted choice for clinical and laboratory settings.

Key Features:

• High-Quality Construction: The BD Plain Vacutainer Blood Collection Tube is built from durable medical-grade materials, ensuring reliability in every use.
• Optimal Blood Collection: Utilizes vacuum technology to ensure precise blood draw volumes, minimizing the risk of hemolysis and improving sample quality.
• Silicone-Coated Interior: Reduces cell adhesion and clotting, preserving sample integrity for accurate diagnostic testing.
• Universal Compatibility: Designed to work with standard vacutainer blood collection sets and other phlebotomy equipment, ensuring ease of use across various systems.
• Labeling Area: Clear, large labeling area facilitates accurate patient identification, ensuring clinical accuracy.
• Color-Coded Cap: The red cap is designed for serum collection, helping with easy identification and reducing errors.
• Sterility Assurance: Each tube is sterilized to prevent contamination, ensuring the highest level of sample purity.

1. Preparation: Ensure all phlebotomy equipment, including the vacutainer blood collection tube, is sterile and ready for use.
2. Patient Identification: Confirm patient information and label the tube accordingly.
3. Venipuncture: Perform venipuncture using a standard vacutainer blood collection set.
4. Tube Insertion: Insert the BD Plain Vacutainer Tube into the holder, ensuring the needle pierces the stopper.
5. Blood Collection: Allow the vacuum to draw the specified volume of blood while monitoring the flow.
6. Tube Removal: Once the correct volume is collected, remove the tube from the holder and gently invert it to ensure proper mixing of the sample.
7. Sample Handling: Transport the tube to the laboratory following standard protocols to maintain sample integrity.

• Only use for intended purposes in blood collection.
• Dispose of used tubes following clinical guidelines to prevent cross-contamination or accidental exposure.
• Store in a cool, dry place to maintain product sterility.

Q1. What is a plain tube?
Ans. A plain tube is a blood collection tube with no additives, primarily used for serum collection.
Q2. What is the purpose of using a plain tube?
Ans. It is used to collect blood samples for serum-based diagnostic tests, such as chemistry tests.
Q3. How does a plain tube differ from other blood collection tubes?
Ans. Plain tubes do not contain additives, while other tubes may include anticoagulants or clot activators.
Q4. How long does it take for blood to clot in a plain tube?
Ans. It generally takes 30-60 minutes for blood to clot in a plain tube before serum separation.
Q5. How long can blood be stored in a plain tube before processing?
Ans. Blood can typically be stored for a few hours at room temperature before serum separation, but it's best to follow laboratory guidelines.