K2E K2EDTA Sep

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K2E K2EDTA Sep

VACUETTE^® K2EDTA tubes with separator gel are particularly suitable for molecular diagnostics and viral load determination.

Item: 454235

VACUETTE® TUBE 4 ml K2E K2EDTA Separator
13x75 lavender cap-yellow ring, PREMIUM

Item: 456011

VACUETTE® TUBE 5 ml K2E K2EDTA Separator
13x100 lavender cap-yellow ring, PREMIUM

Item: 456058

VACUETTE® TUBE 5 ml K2E K2EDTA Separator
13x100 white cap-yellow ring, non-ridged

Item: 456058P

VACUETTE® TUBE 5 ml K2E K2EDTA Separator
13x100 white cap-yellow ring, non-ridged

Item: 456205

VACUETTE® TUBE 5 ml K2E K2EDTA Separator
13x100 white cap-yellow ring, transparent label, non-ridged

Item: 456211

VACUETTE® TUBE 5 ml K2E K2EDTA Separator
13x100 white cap-yellow ring, PREMIUM

Item: 456282

VACUETTE® TUBE 5 ml K2E K2EDTA Separator
13x100 lavender cap-yellow ring, non-ridged

Item: 455021

VACUETTE® TUBE 8 ml K2E K2EDTA Separator
16x100 white cap-yellow ring, non-ridged

Item: 455040

VACUETTE® TUBE 8 ml K2E K2EDTA Separator
16x100 lavender cap-yellow ring, non-ridged

Item: 455040P

VACUETTE® TUBE 8 ml K2E K2EDTA Separator
16x100 lavender cap-yellow ring, non-ridged, USA

Related Faqs

Can the sodium citrate tube be used when a patient exhibits platelet clumping in an EDTA tube?

Yes, the sodium citrate tube can be used to get an accurate platelet count if a patient’s platelets clump in the EDTA tube. The platelet count from the sodium citrate tube should be multiplied by 1.1 to account for the different blood to additive ratio in the citrate tube.

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.