VACUTAINER SILICA GEL YELLOW 5ml 367955 1000 PCS

Product Description

The BD Vacutainer SST II Advance Yellow Top Blood Collection Tube is a state-of-the-art medical device designed for efficient and reliable serum separation during blood sample collection.

Developed by BD, a global leader in medical technology, these sterile 5ml tubes are essential for clinical laboratories performing a wide array of diagnostic tests, including chemistry, serology, and immunology assays.

The tube features a unique inert thixotropic polymer gel that forms a stable barrier between the serum and the blood clot after centrifugation, ensuring high-quality sample integrity.

Additionally, microscopic silica particles are coated on the inner wall to activate the clotting process quickly and effectively.

This product, often referenced on major e-commerce platforms like , , and , is celebrated for its performance and consistency in facilitating accurate laboratory results.

Benefits of Use

• Ensures rapid and complete clot activation, reducing turnaround time for test results.
• Provides superior serum yield and quality by effectively separating serum from fibrin and cells.
• Minimizes the risk of cellular contamination and analyte degradation, preserving sample integrity.
• Features a Hemogard closure, designed to protect laboratory personnel from blood exposure and tube breakage.
• Compatible with various laboratory automation systems, enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Sterile and single-use, preventing cross-contamination between samples.

How to Use

1. Verify patient identity and requisition details, then gather all necessary equipment, including the BD Vacutainer SST II Advance tube.
2. Perform proper venipuncture technique to draw blood into the tube.
3. Ensure the tube fills to the indicated fill line to maintain the correct blood-to-additive ratio.
4. Immediately after collection, gently invert the tube 5-8 times to thoroughly mix the blood with the silica clot activator.
5. Allow the blood sample to clot at room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes, but no longer than 60 minutes, before centrifugation.
6. Centrifuge the tube according to laboratory protocol (e.g., 1000-1300 g for 10 minutes) to separate the serum from the cellular components and the gel barrier.
7. Carefully remove the serum for analysis, ensuring not to disturb the gel barrier.

Caution & Warnings

• For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only: Not for direct injection or therapeutic use.
• Sterility: Do not use if the sterile barrier packaging is compromised or the tube appears damaged.
• Single-Use Device: Tubes are designed for single use only and must be discarded after use to prevent contamination.
• Biohazard: Treat all blood samples and used tubes as potentially infectious biohazardous material.
• Disposal: Dispose of tubes and all associated materials in accordance with local biological waste disposal regulations.
• Mixing: Insufficient or improper mixing immediately after blood collection can lead to incomplete clotting and inaccurate test results.
• Clotting Time: Adhere strictly to the recommended clotting time; premature centrifugation can result in fibrin strands in the serum.

Ingredients

• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) tube
• Sterile, medical-grade silica particles (clot activator)
• Inert thixotropic polymer gel (serum separator)
• Hemogard safety closure (rubber stopper with plastic shield)

Product Details

• Brand: BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
• Product Type: Vacutainer SST II Advance Blood Collection Tube
• Additive: Silica Clot Activator & Gel Separator
• Volume: 5ml
• Closure Color: Yellow
• Sterility: Sterile
• Packaging: Box of 1000 pieces
• Catalog Number: 367955