The BD Vaccutainer is a closed evacuated system and prevents exposure by letting blood flow directly from the patient vein in to the tube, blood collection tubes are mage from clear latex free polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This material is shatter resistant and offers a safer alternative to glass.
BD Vaccutainers find applications in a variety of laboratory disciplines such as haematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, coagulation and blood banking amongst others
These blood collection tubes are equipped with a latex free BD Hemogard safety closure which is easier to remove than conventional stoppers and protects the user from coming in to contact with the patient's blood
The BD Vaccutainer Serum Separator Tubes are use to obtain and separate a serum sample. They contain spray coated silica to aid in clotting and a polymer gel for serum separation. It finds application in blood donor screening and infectious disease testing. The gel is acrylic based
