Vacuum blood collection tubes for K3 EDTA hematologic testing. These
tubes are used for whole blood analysis.
Gel is a special material designed to form a resistant barrier
between the cellular components of blood and serum during
centrifugation.
Range of application: preparation of undiluted plasma for virologic
testing and molecular diagnostics.
The tubes contain EDTA, preventing blood from clotting by binding
calcium ions.
Anticoagulant: EDTA potassium salt (ethylenediaminetetraacetate).
Specimen: whole blood.
Immediately after the specimen is collected, gently invert the EDTA
tube 9-10 times to mix thoroughly.
Insufficient mixing could lead to platelet aggregation, microclot
formation or coagulation.
