VACUETTE® K2E K2EDTA tubes contain di-potassium K2EDTA which blocks the coagulation cascade. Selected tubes are also available with transparent labels.
Additional Product Information
The VACUETTE® K2 EDTA Blood Collection Tube is a lavender top tube from Greiner Bio-One which is used primarily in hematology. The inner wall is coated with spray-dried K2 EDTA which acts as an anticoagulant, binding calcium ions and interrupting the clotting cascade. K2 EDTA Blood Collection Tubes with Gel Separator and K3 EDTA Blood Collection Tubes are also available. Pink caps for immunohematology are available as well.
VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes can also be used in tandem with Greiner Bio-One Safety Collection devices which have a semi-automatic safety feature. You can find them by clicking the links below in following categories:
PSDS_VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes Stopper
Product Safety Data Sheet /
PDF, 119 KB
/ Document that lists information regarding occupational safety and health
PSDS_EDTA K2EDTAVACUETTE® K2E K2EDTA
Product Safety Data Sheet /
PDF, 197 KB
/ Document that lists information regarding occupational safety and health
Application Note_EDTA Optical appearance of additive
Application Notes /
PDF, 102 KB
/ Specific product-related topics providing assistance and (technical) information about the product
