The additive sodium polyanethol sulfonate (SPS) is for blood culture specimin collections in microbiology. Should be gently inverted in the vacuum tube 8 times for comlete mixing of SPS with the blood. It should be noted that tubes containing ACD (acid citrate dextrose) also use the yellow color code.
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Features
- Volume: 8.3 mL
- Type: Whole Blood Tube
- Dimensions: 16 X 100 mm
- With Transparent Tube Label
- Closure Type: Conventional Closure
- Additive: Sodium polyanethol sulfonate 0.35% in 0.85% sodium chloride, 1.7mL