Laboratory- Blood Collection Tubes

K2 EDTA Tube:

• Purpose: Used for collecting whole blood samples for hematology tests, including complete blood count (CBC) and blood cell morphology.
• Additive: Contains K2 EDTA (potassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) to prevent blood clotting by binding calcium ions.
• Applications: Hematology, blood grouping, DNA testing, and FBC 2ml *With Anticlot agent is enough.

Plain Tube (Serum Tube):

• Purpose: Collects blood for serum separation.
• Additive: No anticoagulant or preservative.
• Applications: Chemistry tests, hormone assays, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Without Clot Activated, Plasma Rich Pallete (PRP), Good PRP.

Lithium Heparin Tube:

• Purpose: Used for plasma separation.
• Additive: Contains lithium heparin to inhibit clotting by enhancing antithrombin activity.
• Applications: Biochemistry, electrolyte analysis, blood gas tests, and good for Fomema Test (Not for Biochemistry test).

Clot Activator with Separating Gel Tube:

• Purpose: Separates serum from blood cells.
• Additive: Contains clot activator (e.g., silica particles) to accelerate clot formation, and a gel barrier to separate serum during centrifugation.
• Applications: Biochemistry, immunology, and serology.

Gluco Tube (Glucose Tube):

• Purpose: Collects blood for glucose testing.
• Additive: Contains sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate to inhibit glycolysis and preserve glucose levels.
• Applications: Diabetes management and glucose tolerance tests.