CPDA

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CPDA

VACUETTE^® blood grouping tubes with ACD-A, ACD-B (acid citrate dextrose) or CPDA solution (citrate phosphate dextrose adenine) additives are suitable for blood group typing and cell conservation thanks to the cell-stabilising properties.

Item: 454280

VACUETTE® TUBE 4 ml CPDA
13x75 yellow cap-black ring, non-ridged

Item: 456056

VACUETTE® TUBE 6 ml CPDA
13x100 yellow cap-black ring, PREMIUM

Item: 456057

VACUETTE® TUBE 6 ml CPDA
13x100 yellow cap-black ring, non-ridged

Item: 455056

VACUETTE® TUBE 9 ml CPDA
16x100 yellow cap-black ring, non-ridged

Related Faqs

At what temperature should the Blood Collection Tubes be stored?

GBO tubes should be stored at 4-25°'C (39-77°F).

Can Blood Collection tubes be re-sterilized, for introduction into a sterile field?

VACUETTE® Tubes are irradiated to achieve sterility. These tubes are sterile on the interior only. We cannot recommend re-sterilizing the tubes, primarily due to pressure changes that take place during the re-sterilization cycle. Our tubes are under a specific negative pressure. During the re-sterilization cycle this negative pressure may be disrupted and therefore the tubes may not draw the proper blood volume.

Are VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes endotoxin free?

No, GBO does not claim that any of the tubes are endotoxin free.

What speed and time should the tubes be spun at?

Tube Type	Recommended g-force relative centrifugal force (rcf)	Time (min)
VACUETTE ® Serum Tubes / with Sep / with Beads	1800 - 2200 g	10-15
VACUETTE ® EDTA Tubes / with Sep	1800 - 2200 g	10-15
VACUETTE ® Heparin Plasma Tubes / with Sep	1800 - 2200 g	10-15
VACUETTE ® Glucose Tubes	1800 - 2200 g	10-15
VACUETTE ® Homocystein Detection Tubes	2000 - 2200 g	10
VACUETTE ® Coagulation Tubes
- Platelet tests (PRP)	150 g	5
- Routine tests (PPP)	1500 - 2000 g	10
- Preparation for deep freeze plasma (PFP)	2500 - 3000 g	20

What type of plastic is used to produce VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes – single-wall?

VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes are made from a special formulation of the plastic, polyethylenetherephthalate (PET). This special formulation is extremely strong, dimensionally stable, and resistant to chemicals and breakage.

Why is there an expiry date on VACUETTE® Tubes?

The expiry date indicates the shelf life of the product as determined by functional testing. To ensure accurate draw and test reliability, tubes should not be used after the expiry date. Expiry dates (last day of the month indicated) are printed on every VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tube and packaging.

Are VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes sterile?

Yes, VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes have a sterile interior.