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MDD 93/42/EC
IVDD 98/79/EC
FDA-approvals
ISO 9001 / EN 46001
+ ISO 13485
re-certified all 3 4 years
Quality and Certification
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ISO 6710
CLSI standards
ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137
EN 552
ISO 6710 / CLSI
free space
Features of tube
materials used:
gas barrier (PET)
PET, PP
Quality and Certification
15% >5ml
25% <5ml
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free space
water barrier (PP)
clear view
minimal contact activation
unbreakable
long shelf life
fill mark
draw volume
25% <5ml
tube
dimensions
additive
concentrations
label
cap
colour
ISO 6710 examples
1) The fill volume should be within +/- 10%
The tubes are designed to draw the appropriate volume of blood for the correct blood to additive ratio. The tubes are designed to draw the appropriate volume of blood for the correct blood to additive ratio. The tubes are designed to draw the appropriate volume of blood for the correct blood to additive ratio. The tubes are designed to draw the appropriate volume of blood for the correct blood to additive ratio.
New arrow on coagulation tubes!! New arrow on coagulation tubes!! New arrow on coagulation tubes!! New arrow on coagulation tubes!!
2) Sufficient free space that allows a proper mixing
> > > > 25 25 25 25% for fill volumes < % for fill volumes < % for fill volumes < % for fill volumes < 5 55 5ml. ml. ml. ml.
> >> >15 15 15 15% for fill volumes > % for fill volumes > % for fill volumes > % for fill volumes > 5 55 5ml ml ml ml
3) Labels shall not completely encircle the tubes
Some customers also apply their own barcodes/labels. Some customers also apply their own barcodes/labels. Some customers also apply their own barcodes/labels. Some customers also apply their own barcodes/labels.
Transparent labels help to see the fill level at all time Transparent labels help to see the fill level at all time Transparent labels help to see the fill level at all time Transparent labels help to see the fill level at all time
4) Recommended colour coding
Z red; EDTA lavender; Coagulation blue Z red; EDTA lavender; Coagulation blue Z red; EDTA lavender; Coagulation blue Z red; EDTA lavender; Coagulation blue
CLSI: * NOTE: A variety of closure colors or color combinations are used for these separation tubes.
Consult the tube manufacturer regarding closure color.
E.g. EDTA Sep (white cap) E.g. EDTA Sep (white cap) E.g. EDTA Sep (white cap) E.g. EDTA Sep (white cap)
5)The tube material should allow a clear view
PET and PP are PET and PP are PET and PP are PET and PP are transparent transparent transparent transparent
VACUETTE

PREMIUM Tubes
> No Danger of Splattering
The smooth controlled opening means no dangerous abrupt movements
that could cause splatters of blood
> Transport Safety
The twist cap guarantees safety during transport. It cannot become loose.
> Avoids Aerosol Effect
The design of the twist cap together with the controlled movement helps to
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> Easy Manual Opening
Smooth and effortless opening by hand through new tube threading
> Optimised Visual Control
The transparent label ensures complete visual control of the specimen
at a glance
> One Hand Operation
If necessary, opening tubes can be done with one hand
The design of the twist cap together with the controlled movement helps to
avoid aerosol effects when opening the tube
FAQ PREMIUM tubes
Is it possible that blood flows down the thread?
No No No No - -- - the the the the rubber rubber rubber rubber stopper stopper stopper stopper keeps keeps keeps keeps the the the the blood blood blood blood inside inside inside inside until until until until someone someone someone someone opens opens opens opens the the the the tube tube tube tube. .. .
Do I need one full twist to open the tube?
No No No No 180 180 180 180 are are are are enough enough enough enough to to to to open open open open it. And it. And it. And it. And also also also also enough enough enough enough to to to to keep keep keep keep them them them them closed closed closed closed during during during during transport transport transport transport. .. .
Can I use a snap cap to close the tube?
Yes Yes Yes Yes, , , , the the the the caps caps caps caps are are are are the the the the same same same same. . . . The The The The tubes tubes tubes tubes are are are are different. different. different. different.
colour coded labels (conforms with ISO 6710)
carton label
Tube Labels
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rack label
FAQ IVD
Do you offer an empty tube for the infusion of traced blood back into the patient?
No No No No - -- - our our our our tubes tubes tubes tubes are are are are IVD IVD IVD IVD products products products products. In . In . In . In Vitro Vitro Vitro Vitro Diagnostic Diagnostic Diagnostic Diagnostic Devices Devices Devices Devices
IVDD IVDD IVDD IVDD 98 98 98 98/ // /79 79 79 79/EC /EC /EC /EC
Any substance collected into Any substance collected into Any substance collected into Any substance collected into VACUETTE Blood Collection Tubes must never be re Blood Collection Tubes must never be re Blood Collection Tubes must never be re Blood Collection Tubes must never be re- -- -infused. infused. infused. infused.
Venipuncture
disinfect and
apply tourniquet

perform venipuncture

loosen tourniquet
collect blood according
to order of draw

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Collapsed
vein
needle bevel sucked
onto vein wall
needle penetrates
too far
thorough mixing

optimum
Causes of blood flow ceasing during venipuncture
to order of draw
disposal

Problems during/after blood collection

What can cause problems (some examples)?
Tourniquet applied for > Tourniquet applied for > Tourniquet applied for > Tourniquet applied for > 1 11 1- -- -2 2 2 2 minutes minutes minutes minutes haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis and falsified results and falsified results and falsified results and falsified results
Alcohol couldnt fully dry Alcohol couldnt fully dry Alcohol couldnt fully dry Alcohol couldnt fully dry pain and pain and pain and pain and haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis
Improper collection technique (slow blood flow) Improper collection technique (slow blood flow) Improper collection technique (slow blood flow) Improper collection technique (slow blood flow) haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis, pain , pain , pain , pain
Impatience: Not allowing the blood to clot (Serum) Impatience: Not allowing the blood to clot (Serum) Impatience: Not allowing the blood to clot (Serum) Impatience: Not allowing the blood to clot (Serum) translucent / blurry clots in Serum translucent / blurry clots in Serum translucent / blurry clots in Serum translucent / blurry clots in Serum
Use of an IV catheter Use of an IV catheter Use of an IV catheter Use of an IV catheter dilution, dilution, dilution, dilution, haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis
No proper mixing No proper mixing No proper mixing No proper mixing unwanted blood clots unwanted blood clots unwanted blood clots unwanted blood clots
Vigorous mixing/ shaking Vigorous mixing/ shaking Vigorous mixing/ shaking Vigorous mixing/ shaking haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis
Late centrifugation Late centrifugation Late centrifugation Late centrifugation haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis haemolysis, contamination of supernatant , contamination of supernatant , contamination of supernatant , contamination of supernatant

Serum
: the watery portion of blood remaining after coagulation:
Medical definition
plural sera
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: the watery portion of blood remaining after coagulation:
: the clear yellowish fluid that remains from blood plasma after fibrinogen,
prothrombin, and other clotting factors have been removed by clot formation also
called blood serum
: Serum is obtained from whole blood by centrifugation after completion of the
coagulation process. It is devoid of clotting factors, but enriched with the cellular
components of platelets and metabolic products.
Used for:
Determinations in serum for clinical chemistry, microbiological serology, immunology,
TDM .
FAQ Serum
How can I avoid blurry wires in the serum that can be found after centrifugation?
When the tubes are centrifuged before the coagulation has finished, then the serum coagulates after centrifugation. When the tubes are centrifuged before the coagulation has finished, then the serum coagulates after centrifugation. When the tubes are centrifuged before the coagulation has finished, then the serum coagulates after centrifugation. When the tubes are centrifuged before the coagulation has finished, then the serum coagulates after centrifugation.
In this case its important to wait until the blood is fully clotted before centrifugation. In this case its important to wait until the blood is fully clotted before centrifugation. In this case its important to wait until the blood is fully clotted before centrifugation. In this case its important to wait until the blood is fully clotted before centrifugation. 30 30 30 30 min should be enough. min should be enough. min should be enough. min should be enough.
What is the gel used for?
The gel prevents contact of cells and serum thus preventing that cells metabolise e.g. glucose. The gel prevents contact of cells and serum thus preventing that cells metabolise e.g. glucose. The gel prevents contact of cells and serum thus preventing that cells metabolise e.g. glucose. The gel prevents contact of cells and serum thus preventing that cells metabolise e.g. glucose.
The gel also prevents that cells release their intracellular components into the serum. The gel also prevents that cells release their intracellular components into the serum. The gel also prevents that cells release their intracellular components into the serum. The gel also prevents that cells release their intracellular components into the serum.
Do small bubbles in the gel influence the test result?
No No No No and they will disappear after the centrifugation. and they will disappear after the centrifugation. and they will disappear after the centrifugation. and they will disappear after the centrifugation.
What are the analyte stabilities in gel tubes?
This depends on the analytes biological half This depends on the analytes biological half This depends on the analytes biological half This depends on the analytes biological half- -- -life. life. life. life.
What about re- centrifugation?
When the centrifuge was set incorrectly, it is allowed When the centrifuge was set incorrectly, it is allowed When the centrifuge was set incorrectly, it is allowed When the centrifuge was set incorrectly, it is allowed immediately ( immediately ( immediately ( immediately (asap asap asap asap). ). ). ).
Otherwise the barriers function is nullified and the serum will be contaminated with debris. Otherwise the barriers function is nullified and the serum will be contaminated with debris. Otherwise the barriers function is nullified and the serum will be contaminated with debris. Otherwise the barriers function is nullified and the serum will be contaminated with debris.
P l a s m a P l a s m a P l a s m a P l a s m a
Medical definition
- plsma
: the pale yellow fluid portion of whole blood that consists of water and its dissolved
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: the pale yellow fluid portion of whole blood that consists of water and its dissolved
constituents including proteins (as albumin, fibrinogen, and globulins), electrolytes (as
sodium and chloride), sugars (as glucose), lipids (as cholesterol and triglycerides),
metabolic waste products (as urea), amino acids, hormones, and vitamins
Used for:
Determinations in heparinised plasma for clinical chemistry.
FAQ Plasma
Can I use Heparin Plasma for Immuno-electrophoresis?
No No No No there will be problems with the gamma fraction. Fibrinogen will hide this area and falsify the result. there will be problems with the gamma fraction. Fibrinogen will hide this area and falsify the result. there will be problems with the gamma fraction. Fibrinogen will hide this area and falsify the result. there will be problems with the gamma fraction. Fibrinogen will hide this area and falsify the result.
How much Li do I have to subtract when I used Li Heparin tubes for Li determination?
We cant tell you that because it varies and depends upon the heparin activity. We cant tell you that because it varies and depends upon the heparin activity. We cant tell you that because it varies and depends upon the heparin activity. We cant tell you that because it varies and depends upon the heparin activity.
How long do I have to wait before I can centrifuge the tubes?
They can be spun immediately. A big advantage in emergency situations. They can be spun immediately. A big advantage in emergency situations. They can be spun immediately. A big advantage in emergency situations. They can be spun immediately. A big advantage in emergency situations.
Centrifugation of VACUETTE

Tubes
use 90 swing-out rotors.
apply correct g-force (rcf). rpm rcf.
temperature should not drop below 15C nor exceed 24C.
(there are exceptions).
centrifuge and separate the specimen as quickly as possible
following collection.
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Rcf = 1.118 x r (rpm/1000)
the acceleration and braking time from the recommended
centrifugation time should be subtracted.
do not re-centrifuge gel tubes after some hours.
Diagnostic relevant concentration differences of serum and plasma
Analyte
Potassium
Inorg. Phosphate
Total protein
Ammonia
Lactate
% change in comparison
to the mean in plasma
+ 6,2
+10,7
-5,2
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main cause of the serum/plasma
difference
Lysis of cells (Thrombocytes)
Release from cellular elements
Effect of fibrinogen
Thrombocytosis, hydrolysis of glutamine
Release from cellular components
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winning of testing material without additives
+ serum
greater risk of handling mistakes
values are altered due to the coagulation process.
-Fibrinogen, thrombocytes, glucose are used up.
-Potassium, LDH, lactate, phosphate are released
from cells.
- serum
time saving
higher yield
low risk of haemolysis and thrombocytosis
more representative results of the in-vivo state
virtually no interferences due to subsequent coagulation
+ plasma
protein-electrophorese altered in the area of the gamma
globulines
interference due to cations (lithium, sodium, ammonium)
- plasma
Lactate +22 Release from cellular components
Advantages / disadvantages
EDTA
Additive
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid [CH2N(CH2COOH)2]2) is the additive of
choice for the collection of blood specimens intended for haematological parameters.
Binds Ca
2+
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1,8mg 1.2mg 2.0mg* anhydrous EDTA / 1 ml blood (4.1 to 6.8 mmol/L blood).
EDTA binds calcium ions and thus blockades the coagulation cascade.
The tube contains Dipotassium EDTA(EDTA K2) or Tripotassium EDTA(EDTA K3).
Gel tubes contain a special gel in the base which forms a stable barrier between the
Plasma and blood cells.
FAQ EDTA
Do yellow spots on the tube wall influence test results?
No No No No- -- - Sometimes salt crystals accumulate on the tube wall and appear as small yellow spots. This is only an optical problem and d Sometimes salt crystals accumulate on the tube wall and appear as small yellow spots. This is only an optical problem and d Sometimes salt crystals accumulate on the tube wall and appear as small yellow spots. This is only an optical problem and d Sometimes salt crystals accumulate on the tube wall and appear as small yellow spots. This is only an optical problem and does not cause oes not cause oes not cause oes not cause
erroneous test results! erroneous test results! erroneous test results! erroneous test results!
What are the differences between K2 and K3?
K KK K3 3 3 3 is a stronger salt and this results in a different blood cell count (MCV/ WBC) when used in high concentrations ( is a stronger salt and this results in a different blood cell count (MCV/ WBC) when used in high concentrations ( is a stronger salt and this results in a different blood cell count (MCV/ WBC) when used in high concentrations ( is a stronger salt and this results in a different blood cell count (MCV/ WBC) when used in high concentrations (underfilling underfilling underfilling underfilling) )) )
Vascular System
-Vascular wall factors
The 3 cornerstones of
Haemostasis
Vascular Disorders
-Increased bleeding tendency due to defects of the vascular wall.
-Increased permeability or fragility of the vascular wall causes blood
leakage into surrounding tissue.
Disorders of haemostasis
VACUETTE

Tubes for haemostasiology

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Fibrinolytic system
-Activators of fibrinolysis
-Inhibitors of fibrinolysis.
Fibrinolytic system
-Hypofibrinolysis decreased fibrinolytic activity
Coagulation system
-Platelets
-Plasma coagulation factors
-Plasma coagulation inhibitors
Platelets
-Thrombocytopenia (reduced number of platelets)
-Thrombocytopathy (platelet dysfunction)
-Thrombocytosis / Thrombocythaemia (increased number of platelets)
Plasma coaguation system
-Reduction in the activity of plasma coagulation factors. (Haemophilia)
-Inadequate production of coagulation factors
-Production of defective coagulation factors
Coagulation
Sodium Citrate blood is the most commonly obtained examination sample for
coagulation determinations. No further preparation is necessary. Citrate plasma is
obtained by centrifuging citrate blood.
The concentration is either 3.2% (0.109mol/L) or 3.8% (0.129 mol/L). The proportion
of blood to the sodium citrate anticoagulation volume is 9+1.
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of blood to the sodium citrate anticoagulation volume is 9+1.
Sodium citrate prevents blood coagulation by binding Ca
++
ions.
PP for correct citrate concentration
The inner tube made of PP (polypropylene) prevents the gradual evaporation of the liquid additive.
PP guarantees the long-lasting durability of the correct citrate concentration.
Additionally, the nonwettable surface characteristics are favourable for
Double wall technology
Materials:
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Additionally, the nonwettable surface characteristics are favourable for
obtaining accurate and reliable test results. PP is optimal in inhibiting
thrombocyte activation and is ideal for use with sensitive
coagulation parameters.
PET for correct draw volume
The outer tube is made of PET (polyethylenetherephthalate).
The PET material guarantees the long-lasting durability of the vacuum
up until the expiry date.
PET and PP can easily withstand the rcf (relative centrifugal force) recommendation of
2500-3000g for the obtainment of platelet free plasma (PFP).
PET PP
Stabiliser / anticoagulant
NaF/KO, NaF/EDTA
NaF/NH, MJA/LH
Paediatric draw volumes
Determinations in stabilised anticoagulated whole
blood or plasma for glucose and lactate testing.
FX / FH - Glucose
Tubes with stabilisers
After an average loss of 9 mg/dl of
glucose in healthy subjects, during
the first 2 hours of blood collection
stabilisers are effective in preserving
glucose.
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Determinations in ACD / CPDA whole blood for
blood grouping.
Blood grouping / Cell preservation
EDTA/Aprotinin tube
ACD
CPDA Tube
CPDA = Citric Acid; Sodium Phosphate; Dextrose; Adenine
CPDA blood may be stored for up to approx. 35 days at 1-6C
ACD = Citric Acid; Trisodium Citrate; Dextrose
ACD blood may be stored for up to approx. 21 days at 1-6C
Determinations in stabilised anticoagulated
whole blood for testing of labile polypeptide
hormones and enzymes.
Glucagon, ACTH, renin and certain gastrointestinal hormones
such as beta-endorphin, secretin, neurotensin, glucagon,
somatostatin and vasoactive intestinal peptide.
EDTA + Aprotinin
Aprotinin = enzyme inhibitor obtained from the bovine lung.
VACUETTE VACUETTE VACUETTE VACUETTE

Safety Products
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VACUETTE

QUICKSHIELD Safety Tube Holder

Activated with the aid of a solid surface.
Comfort through one-handed activation. No changes to collection technique.
Especially safe as the fingers remain behind the needle tip at all times.
The protective cap is attached to the holder, remaining stable.
Once activated there is no chance of the protective cap coming off.
An audible click indicates to the user that the protective cap has been fully activated.
Standard Holder Polypropylene
QuickShield Polypropylene
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VACUETTE

QUICKSHIELD Complete VACUETTE

QUICKSHIELD Complete Plus

The holder comes with pre-ttached needle,
sterile and single-packed.
It is not necessary to thread in the needle
The holder comes with pre-attached needle, sterile
and single-packed.
It is not necessary to thread in the needle
Transparent view window for optical venipuncture
control.
Also available in combination with Multiple Use Drawing Needles
VACUETTE

Tipguard
In case of increased infection risk
Comfort and safety are the features of the VACUETTE

TIPGUARD Safety Tube Holder.

After blood collection the needle, whilst still inside the patients vein, is automatically
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After blood collection the needle, whilst still inside the patients vein, is automatically
withdrawn by pressing the two blue buttons on the top of the holder.
The used needle is kept safe within the holder for subsequent disposal.
Expected to be available in autumn 2009
VACUETTE

Safety Blood Collection Set

for patients with difficult vein conditions
protection mechanism is activated whilst still in the vein
activation is indicated via an accoustic signal
transparent view window, visual control of blood flow is possible
Holder, adapter, butterfly Different plastic materials
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Holder, adapter, butterfly Different plastic materials
Needle Stainless steel
Sleeve Synthetic rubber compound
VACUETTE

Premium Safety Needle System

This new product from Greiner Bio-One can reliably prevent
needlestick injuries.
The big advantage is that the safety protection cap is
automatically activated when a tube is inserted into the holder
or when the vein is punctured.
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The blood collection routine is carried out as usual.
The phlebotomist does not have to activate the safety
mechanism.
The spring inside the holder ensures that the needle is safely
enclosed in the protective cap on removal from the vein.
The system provides the user with maximum safety and
handling comfort.
Wrong rcf:
Failure to completely remove
platelets in plasma samples
will result in: Increases in K,
LDH, acid phosphatase and
After centrifugation removal
of stopper should be done
shortly before analysis to
prevent evaporation.
If serum sample is centri-
fuged before clotting has
Applying the tourniquet
too long (2min) will have
Pneumatic tube
dispatch systems:
Effect of light, otherwise
there will be a fall in the
values of: Bilirubin, Vit C,
porphyrins, CK, folic acid
No re-centrifugation
of gel tubes
Order of draw
Evaluations!
Preanalytical handling
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collection
transfer to lab centrifugation analysis
LDH, acid phosphatase and
inorg. phosphate
fuged before clotting has
finished, post-coagulation
can cause analyser problems.
too long (2min) will have
negative effects.
Shaking of sample
will cause haemolysis
and falsify the results.
Wrong storage conditions
shorten stability of various
analytes. Glucose stored at 23C
for 2 hours in a whole blood
sample will decrease by 10%.
Time and transport have an
effect on the sample.
Time from drawing blood to
centrifugation should not
exceed 1 hour.
dispatch systems:
risk of haemolysis
Correct thawing
Refrigerated centri-
fuges. Some analytes
are labile (factor V and
VIII) at ambient temp-
eratures. (20-22C)
storage
Thorough mixing
is a prerequisite.
Urine Collection System
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Urine Collection System
Urine System
VACUETTE

Urine tubes, urine beakers and urine transfer devices are used together as a system for the collection, transport, processing and
testing of urine in the clinical laboratory.
VACUETTE

Urine tubes are plastic tubes with a pre-defined vacuum for exact draw volumes. They are fitted with colourcoded VACUETTE

Safety
Caps.
The tubes may contain preservatives in various amounts dependent on the amount of pre-defined vacuum in the tube.
VACUETTE

Urine tubes, Urine sets and urine beakers are hermetically sealed and virtually unbreakable.
Urine tubes are sterile, leak-proof and made out of clear unbreakable disposable plastic.
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Urine No Additive
These tubes are used for chemical urine analysis. Conical based urine tubes are used for microscopic examination of urine
sedimentation.
Urine Culture
Urine tubes with preservative are used for specimens not being analysed within 2 hours of collection, specimens being tested for an
otherwise unstable analyte, or specimens being stabilised for microbiological studies. The tubes contain 13mg boric acid per 1 ml of
urine. Please check with the instrument manufacturer if boric acid can interfere with the testkit used!
Stabilur
The tubes contain a proprietary mixture of buffering and osmolality adjustment ingredients, plus agents which produce a minute
quantity of several bacteriostatic chemicals sufficient to prevent bacterial degradation of urine constituents, without interfering with
most analytes. Used for sedimentation.
Urine accessories and beakers
Urine Transfer Device
The Urine Transfer Device enables a clean transfer of the urine sample directly into VACUETTE

Urine tubes.
Two versions are available: 8cm length, 20cm length
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24H Urine Collection Container
An amber 24-hour urine container is available with a nominal capacity of 2700ml.
The 24-hour Urine Container is fitted with a graduation scale in steps of 100cc.
Urine Beaker with integrated
Urine Transfer device.
Urine Beaker with Safety Stopper. Urine Beaker yellow lid.
analysis
urine
collection
centrifugation
Handling of Urine Tubes
transport/
storage at 4C
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clinical chemistry
up to
12 hours
clinical chemistry
up to
24 hours
urine
sediment
1 to 4
hours
400g - 5min.
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Capillary Blood Collection System
Tubes
Serum: Clot activator
Serum Gel: Transport
Determinations in capillary blood.
Better mixing characteristic for proper
additive performance.
Vessel for 250l-500l
Tube specifications:
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Stabiliser / anticoagulant
NaF/KO
Citrate solution:
3.2% = 0.109 mol/L
3.8% = 0.129 mol/L
Plasma:
12 to 30 I.U of LH.
EDTA:
1.2-2.0mg EDTA K2
and K3
Vessel for 250l-500l
Vessel for 500l-1000l
Easy handling
Flat bottom 11mm x 40mm
Vessel is made out of polypropylene (PP).
Longer shelf life
Compatibility for all
common micro-centrifuges
a virtually closed collection of capillary
blood is possible due to cross-cuts
filling of tube in a multipurpose way
(funnels, capillaries or pipette tips)
prevents evaporation of specimen
Cap specifications:
The graduation mark allows a volume control
= correct additive to blood ratio.
Lot Nr. and expiry date on label for maximum safety.
Label specifications:
the label-colours conform to the international
standards.
Specifications
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The Cross-Cuts enable time saving
without compromising safety
the cap-colours conform to the
international standards.
fewer working steps
Indicates the volume of capillary blood with which the
MiniCollect

Tube is intended to be filled.

Fill mark:
Capillary tubes
Funnel
Prior to blood collection, it is simply pushed through the cross cuts in the cap
Prepare tubes with capillary before collection by
pushing the capillary through the cross-cuts of the
cap of the MiniCollect

tube.
When the tip of the capillary tube touches the
blood droplet, blood will flow into the MiniCollect
tube via capillary action.
Accessories
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Lancets
Carrier tubes
Transformation into a standard 13/75mm tube.
Compatible with analysers as primary tube.
Suitable for common centrifuges.
Amber carrier tube for bilirubin determination.
Prior to blood collection, it is simply pushed through the cross cuts in the cap
allowing a gravity-flow principle of collection.
Penetration depths of 1 (pink), 1.5 (green) and 2 mm (blue) are available
Capillary blood collection
Prepare all needed
materials before skin-
puncture
Order of draw
1.EDTA.
2.Other additive specimens
3.Serum are collected last.
a
Ensure proper mixing

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b