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BD Vacutainer™ K3EDTA Tubes
Used to obtain a whole blood or EDTA plasma sample. BD Vacutainer™ K3EDTA Tubes are sterile, hematology tubes made of durable PET plastic with lavender Hemogard™ closures. Spray-dried postassium salt of EDTA is used as an anticoagulant.
Brand: BD 368857
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Description
EDTA salts (ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid) are used to anticoagulate whole blood for hematological investigations because the cellular components of blood are particularly well preserved by EDTA. It works as an anticoagulant as it forms complexes with metal ions such as calcium, therefore inhibiting the coagulation cascade. Anticoagulation with EDTA is irreversible.
- The EDTA concentration is 1.8mg per mL of complete blood when the fill level is correct
- Correct mixing (8-10 inversions) of the EDTA tube immediately after the blood sample has been taken is extremely important to avoid microclotting
- All tubes are supplied in boxes of 100 tubes (Case of 10 boxes = 1000 tubes)
Specifications
| EDTA Tube | |
| PET | |
| Hemogard | |
| Lavender | |
| Used to obtain either a whole blood or EDTA plasma sample | |
| CE marked, ISO 6710 |
| K3 EDTA | |
| Sterile | |
| 3 mL | |
| 13 x 75 mm | |
| Block |
Safety and Handling
Product Identifier
Signal Word
Hazard Category
Hazard Statement
Precautionary Statement
Supplemental information
- BD Vacutainer K3E (EDTA) 5.4 mg Blood Collection Tubes
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 4
Hazard Statement
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tripotassium EDTA Dihydrate