VACUTAINER Tubes Fluoride EDTA 2ML Grey 1000pcs Tube

Product Overview

The BD Vacutainer Fluoride EDTA 2ML Grey tube is a specialized blood collection device designed for the accurate determination of glucose and lactate levels in plasma.
This tube is an essential tool in clinical laboratories and healthcare settings for managing conditions like diabetes and assessing metabolic states.
Made by BD, a global leader in medical technology, it ensures reliable sample integrity from collection to analysis.

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Key Benefits

• Accurate Glucose Preservation: Contains Sodium Fluoride, which acts as an effective antiglycolytic agent, preserving glucose concentration for up to 24 hours at room temperature.
  This prevents erroneous results due to glycolysis.
• Reliable Anticoagulation: Formulated with EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) to prevent blood clotting, ensuring a stable plasma sample suitable for various diagnostic tests.
• Standardized Design: Features a grey cap, indicating its specific use for glucose and lactate testing, adhering to international standards for blood collection tubes.
• High-Quality Material: Manufactured from durable, medical-grade plastic to ensure safety and prevent breakage during handling and centrifugation.
• Reduced Risk of Pre-analytical Error: Designed to minimize variables that can affect test results, supporting clinicians in making informed decisions.

How to Use

1. Prepare Patient: Ensure the patient is seated comfortably.
   Verify patient identity and explain the procedure.
2. Select Venipuncture Site: Identify a suitable vein, typically in the antecubital fossa.
3. Apply Tourniquet: Apply a tourniquet approximately 3-4 inches above the venipuncture site.
4. Cleanse Site: Cleanse the venipuncture site thoroughly with an antiseptic wipe (e.g., alcohol swab) and allow it to air dry completely.
5. Perform Venipuncture: Perform venipuncture using a sterile, single-use needle and holder.
6. Insert Tube: Insert the BD Vacutainer Fluoride EDTA tube into the holder and push it onto the needle, allowing blood to flow into the tube until the specified fill volume (2ML) is reached.
7. Remove Tube: Once filled, remove the tube from the holder.
8. Remove Tourniquet: Release the tourniquet from the patient's arm.
9. Apply Pressure: Place a clean cotton ball or gauze over the venipuncture site and apply gentle pressure as the needle is withdrawn.
10. Gently Invert: Immediately and gently invert the tube 8-10 times to ensure proper mixing of the additives with the blood sample.
    Do not shake vigorously.
11. Label and Process: Properly label the tube with patient information and send it to the laboratory for processing and analysis.

Caution & Warnings

• Do not reuse: These tubes are single-use devices.
  Reuse can lead to contamination and inaccurate results.
• For In Vitro Diagnostic Use: Not for direct administration to humans or animals.
• Proper Disposal: Dispose of used tubes as biohazardous waste according to local regulations.
• Storage: Store tubes at recommended temperatures (typically 4-25°C) away from direct sunlight.
• Check Expiry Date: Do not use tubes past their expiration date as additive efficacy may be compromised.
• Avoid Shaking: Vigorous shaking can cause hemolysis, leading to inaccurate test results.
• Fill Volume: Ensure the tube is filled to the indicated volume for correct additive-to-blood ratio.

Ingredients

The BD Vacutainer Fluoride EDTA tube contains:

• Sodium Fluoride: An antiglycolytic agent.
• K2EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dipotassium salt): An anticoagulant.

Product Details

• Brand: BD
• Type: Vacutainer Blood Collection Tube
• Additive: Sodium Fluoride and K2EDTA
• Cap Color: Grey
• Draw Volume: 2 ML
• Material: Plastic
• Intended Use: Glucose and Lactate determination
• Manufacturer: BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)