Who Uses This Product? Medical professionals use BD Vacutainer PST Gel and Lithium Heparin Tubes for plasma samples and blood collection.
Why They Love It: These tubes have lithium heparin and gel additives for plasma separation and clotting prevention. The tube itself is made of sturdy plastic with a rubber stopper that reduces the possibility of coming into contact with blood for a safer work environment.
BD Vacutainer PST Tubes Overview
The BD Vacutainer PST Tubes are essential for plasma specimen collection. The blood collection tubes contain spray-coated lithium heparin and a gel for plasma separation. They are used for plasma determinations in chemistry. BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes are made of plastic, which is superior to glass as it will not shatter or crack. Its virtually break-resistant design provides an extra level of safety for healthcare personnel. The tube's rubber stopper is recessed inside the plastic, preventing potential contact with bloodborne pathogens on the stopper or rim.
Faster Results
The PST Vacutainer Tubes provide convenient gel separation with an improved turnaround time. There is no need to wait for a clot to form, leading to faster results. The expedited time is especially beneficial for patients receiving anticoagulant therapy.
Workplace Safety
The Vacutainer PST tubes use a Hemogard Closure. The closure's integrated plastic shield is designed for safer tube handling, preventing human contact with blood on both the stopper and the tube rim. The closure effectively guards against splatters or splashes during handling. The BD PST tubes are made of break-resistant plastic that helps protect healthcare employees from injury or exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Tubes Features and Benefits
- Made of Break-Resistant Plastic for Safety
- Tube Design Reduces the Potential for Spills
- Hemogard Closure Prevents Human Contact With Blood
- Spray-Coated With LH To Prevent Clotting
- Gel Additive for Effective Plasma Separation
- Prevents Clotting for Accurate Plasma Analysis
- PST Speeds Up Plasma Extraction to Improving Efficiency.
- Standardized Sizes Enable Easy Handling and Smoother Workflow
- Color Coated for Easy Identification
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What speed and time should the collection tubes be spun at?
The manufacturer recommends that this particular tube be spun at room temperature at a speed of 1,000 to 1,300 RCF for 10 minutes in a swinging bucket centrifuge and 15 minutes in a fixed-angle centrifuge.
How are the tubes packaged?
They are packaged with 100 tubes per box. A case of 1,000 tubes is packaged as 10 boxes of 100.
Is this product endotoxin-free?
BD does not claim that these tubes are endotoxin-free.
What is the shelf life of these tubes?
The expiration date is listed on the tube label.
Can these tubes be resterilized and reused?
The manufacturer does not recommend this. These are single-use devices, and the manufacturer recommends disposing of them after use.
How many inversions are needed to thoroughly mix the blood sample and additives?
Eight to 10 inversions.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: BD Becton Dickinson
- Product Numbers: 367960, 367961, 367962
- Length: 13 Millimeters
- Height: 75 Millimeters, 100 Millimeters
- Draw Volume: 3 Milliliters, 3.5 Milliliters, 4.5 Milliliters
- Additive: LH 56 USP Units
- Closure Type: Hemogard
- Color: Green
- Materials: Plastic (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
- Label Type: Paper
- Quantity: Box of 100, Case of 1000
- Sterility: Sterile
- Sterilization Method: Gamma Radiation
- Application: Blood Collection Tubes
- Category: Blood Collection Supplies
Product Manuals and Important Documents
Catalog contains information about Vacutainer products.
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