Healthcare is a vital aspect for any human being. The wellness of a person decides how healthy he is and also directly related to his happiness and achievements. It is mandatory that any individual should go in for regular health check up to maintain a good lifestyle. Blood analysis is one of the major techniques to identify any health issues or problems. Hence collection of blood from the individual becomes inevitable for maintaining good health. There are a variety of blood collection tubes according to the requirement and BD vacutainer plastic blood collecting tubes are high quality tubes which are very beneficial and widely used.
BD Vacutainer Tubes are globally sought out owing to the reason that they offer Edcational Training and Resource to get the best results. Moreover BD Vacutainer Tubes receive extensive clinical expertise from their manufacturers. All BD Vacutainer Tubes are available either in glass or plastic since they offer safest method of blood collection by sealing the vacutainer from inside thus avoiding spilling of blood. This sealing prevents exposure to blood borne pathogens and creates Hemogard closure. The BD Vacutainer Tubes are coated with silicone to initiate clotting of blood. This method helps in isolating the liquid portion of the blood which contains proteins, lipids, hormones and electrolytes. Moreover the BD Vacutainer Tubes can be stored inside the freezer because the tube materials are resistant to the chemicals and are very durable.
Types of Blood Collection Tubes based on their utility
BD Vacutainer Tubes based on their utility are classified as given below.
Hematology Tubes: BD offers EDTA blood collection tubes.
Chemistry Tubes: BD offers, Rapid Serum Tube (RST), fluoride (glucose), heparin, serum, BD SST™ and BD PST™ blood collection tubes.
Coagulation Tubes: BD offers citrate blood collection tubes.
Speciality Tubes: BD offers a variety of specialized blood collection tubes, from lead testing to ACD tubes.
Choosing the right BD Vacutainer Blood Collection Tubes
Choosing the right BD Vacutainer Blood Collection Tubes is very challenging because the results of the test should be accurate. Let us discuss in detail the factors to be considered while selecting.
1. Find out the type of blood sample
This demands that the type of blood should be known whether the sample is collected at home or at clinic. To explain in detail one can choose Serum Tubes if coagulation of blood need not be bothered. It is because Serum Tubes are made up of silicone which initiates quick clotting. Hence these tubes are the right choice to measure blood hormones, proteins, lipids and electrolytes.
2. Decide if Cells or Plasma are required
One can select the right type of BD Vacutainer Blood Collection Tubes if decision is made to know whether Cell or Plasma is needed.
Plasma is a cell-free liquid content coagulation factor and hence clotting should not happen. EDTA Vacutainer Blood Collection Tubes are the right choice because they avoid clotting by removing calcium which is required for coagulation. EDTA tubes contain K2EDTA or K3EDTA which can identify the blood cells and count them and also segregate the blood type.
3.DNA analysis
If DNA analysis has to be conducted, Acid Citrate Dextrose blood collection tubes are chosen because they are mostly used for blood and tissues.
4. Glucose or Lactate Testing
If Glucose and Lactate testing is to be carried out then Sodium Fluoride Blood Collection Tubes are chosen because it is a antiglycolitic agent which contains anticoagulant which prevents clotting and provide very accurate results.
Advantages of BD Blood Vacutainer Collecting Cup
- BD Blood Vacutainer Collecting Cups are safe, reliable and does not possess the risk of infection or contamination. Further the vaccum technology safeguards the drawn blood against air and prevents clotting and hemolysis.
- The BD Blood Vacutainer Collecting Cups are highly convenient and easy to use because they operate with less equipments. Additional equipments are not required because the blood from human being is directly drawn in to the tube thereby preventing errors.
- BD Blood Vacutainer Collecting Cups are designed with various additives that stabilize the sample of blood and enhance refrigerating storage and transportation. It also prevents infection, contamination and clotting thereby increasing the reliability and accuracy of blood test.
- BD Blood Vacutainer Collecting Cups are available in various sizes, types and colours. The colours differentiate the type of additives used and indicate where they are needed such as laboratories, clinics and hospitals.
- The BD Blood Vacutainer Collecting Cups are eco friendly and made up of recyclable materials. Hence waste is minimised and disposal ids not required.
- They are available at low cost, durable and do not get damaged during storage and transportation. Further they do not need additional equipments.
Identification of Vacutainer Tube Colours for Various Tests
American Screening Corporation Vacutainer Tube has below types
Pearl White: Addiditive- Separating gel and EDTA, Use - PCR for adenovirus, toxoplasma
Pink: Additive – EDTA, Use- Blood typing, HIV viral load
Plain Red: Additive - No additive, Use - Total serum complements activity
Light Blue: Additive - Sodium Citrate (Anti-Coagulant), Use- Coagulation tests like prothrombin time, thrombin time and partial thromboplastin time
Yellow: Additive- Acid-citrate-dextrose A (Anti-Coagulant), Use -Tissue Typing, HIV cultures, DNA studies
Dark Green: Additive- Sodium Heparin (Anti-Coagulant), Use- Chromosome testing, HLA typing, ammonia, lactate
Gray: Additive- Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Oxalate, Use- Glucose and lactate assay
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a BD vacutainer tube used for?
BD Vacutainer tubes are used for drawing blood directly from human body and they do not break or leak. Also since they are not exposed to air, there is no problem of blood borne pathogens.
2. Do BD vacutainer tubes expire?
Yes, BD vacutainer tubes expire after one year from manufacturing and it has to be maintained at 18-25ºC
3. Can vacutainer tubes be reused?
No, vacutainer tubes cannot be reused because its vacuum would be already used up.
4. Are BD vacutainers sterile?
Yes, BD vacutainers are sterile and they are purified by Gamma Radiation.
