BD Microtainer K2 EDTA Capillary Blood Collection Tube

BD Microtainer is designed for the collection, transport and processing of skin puncture blood from infants, children, geriatric patients and critical care patients.

BD Microtainer blood collection tubes are designed for ease of use, helping ensure that a quality capillary blood sample is collected. These wider-diameter tubes feature the BD Microgard closure, which has an integrated collection scoop and improved mixing ability. This full array of micro collection tubes is available for hematology and chemistry applications, and is color coded to match the array of evacuated BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes.

Features

• Holds 250 to 500μL of blood
• Color-coded closures for accurate tube selection
• Marked with fill lines, lot numbers and expiration date
• Designed to minimize sample contact and improve mixing
• “Twist assist” feature allows controlled closure removal; snap-lock fit assures complete seal

FAQ's

How long do EDTA tubes remain stable after blood collection?

Specimens can be stored in Microtainer® EDTA tubes for up to four hours at room temperature prior to performing hematological determinations.

How much K2EDTA is in the BD Microtainer tubes?

There is enough K2EDTA to anticoagulate blood volume from 250-500 μL. The average amount of K2EDTA in the tube is 1.0-mg.

Are there Microtainer tubes for lead determination?

BD Microtainer K2EDTA with Microgard closure (#365974) is certified for lead. The background amount of lead is less than 1 ng per tube.

What are the recommended centrifugation speeds and times for BD Microtainer tubes?

Microtainer tubes with gel should be spun at 6000-15000 relative centrifugal force (RCF) for 90 seconds and non-gel tubes at a minimum of 2000 RCF for 3 minutes.

What are the external dimensions of the tubes?

Microtainer tubes are equipped with two different closure types. The external dimensions of tubes with the BD Microgard™ closure are 15.35-mm X 46-mm. Microtainer tubes with FloTop collector closures meaure 9.85-mm X 52.07-mm.

What type of plastic is used to manufacture BD Microtainer tubes?

The caps are HDPE (high density polyethylene) and the tubes are polypropylene.

What is the recommended order of draw for BD Microtainer tubes?

According to CLSI "Procedures and Devices for the Collection of Diagnostic Capillary Blood Specimens" (H4-A6 Vol. 28 #25 September 2008) draw order should be:

1. EDTA tubes
2. Other additive tubes
3. Serum tubes

How are BD Microtainer tubes packaged?

BD microcollection Tubes are packaged 50/bag, 200/case.

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