Vacutainer Plastic Blood Collection Tubes with Sodium Citrate, Venous blood collection tubes for routine coagulation studies, Pack of 100

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Blood is drawn directly from the vein into the evacuated sterile collection tubesOnly one venipuncture is needed to draw multiple samplesTubes can be changed while needle and plastic holder remain in place on patient's armClosures are color codedMade of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)With 3.2% buffered sodium citrate solutionProvide a safer work environment for all personnel by (1) reducing risk of tube breakage during handling; (2) eliminating breakage when tubes are centrifuged at higher speeds; and (3) eliminating breakage or chipping of tube rims when stopper is removed and reinsertedIn addition to reducing potential injuries, fewer tube breakages result in less workflow interruption and fewer patient redraws, providing smoother day-to-day operationHemogard™ StoppersSafety shield designed for safer tube handlingRubber stopper is recessed inside the plastic shield, so any drops left by a blood collection needle remain isolated from potential contactShield is designed to protect lab personnel from direct contact with blood on the stopper or around the outer rim of the tube, as well as from blood splattering upon opening the tube