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BD Vacutainer™ Serum Tubes
Used to obtain a serum sample. BD™ Vacutainer™ Serum Tubes are made of durable PET plastic with a Hemogard™ closure. It has silica particles added to trigger coagulation, and are marked CAT and CE.
Brand: BD 367895
Description
In order to obtain serum samples from plastic tubes, the tube must have a coagulation activator added. As the plastic surface alone is insufficient to trigger the coagulation within an acceptable time, BD Vacutainer™ plastic serum tubes have silica particles added for this purpose.
- These tubes are marked with the acronym CAT (Clot Activator Tube)
- Recommended minimum time for coagulation from patients who have not been treated with anticoagulants is 60 minutes
- Centrifuging conditions: ≤1300 g for 10 minutes at 18–25°C
Specifications
Serum Tube | |
PET | |
10 mL | |
16 x 100 mm | |
Block |
Silica | |
Hemogard | |
Red | |
Used to obtain a serum sample | |
CE, CAT |
Safety and Handling
- TUBE PLN PLH 16X100 10.0 BLBLCE RD
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Carcinogenicity Category 1A
Hazard Statement
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : quartz
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