BD 367815 - Vacutainer Hemogard 6ml Red Plastic 100/BX, 10 BX/CS

BD 367815 - Vacutainer Hemogard 6ml Red Plastic 100/BX, 10 BX/CS

BD 367815 Vacutainer Blood Collection Tubes - Chemistry

BD Vacutainer Serum tube, clot activator, silicone-coated interior

BD is the inventor of BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes as well as the worldwide leader in blood tubes. We support our products with extensive clinical expertise and educational materials to help you achieve the best possible results.

Vacutainer blood collection tubes are a type of blood collection device used in medical settings to draw and store blood for diagnostic testing, research, or blood transfusions. These tubes are designed to simplify and standardize the blood collection process and are widely used in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.

The blood collection process using Vacutainer tubes involves the following steps:

Needle insertion: A sterile needle is inserted into a vein in the patient's arm. The needle is attached to a holder or adapter that connects to the Vacutainer tube.

Blood draw: When the needle is inserted correctly and securely, the vacuum inside the tube is activated, and blood is drawn directly into the tube without the need for additional syringes or manual suction.

Tube selection: Different types of Vacutainer tubes are used depending on the tests required. Each tube contains a specific additive that helps preserve the blood and/or anticoagulant to prevent clotting, depending on the specific tests to be performed.

Mixing and labeling: After blood collection, the tube is gently inverted several times to ensure proper mixing of the blood with the additive. The tube is then labeled with the patient's information and sent to the laboratory for analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions of BD 367815

What type of plastic is used to produce BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes?

BD Vacutainer Plus Tubes are made of a special formulation of the plastic, polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This special formulation is extremely strong, dimensionally stable, and resistant to chemicals and breakage.

What coatings layer the walls of BD Vacutainer Plus serum and SST tubes?

BD Vacutainer Plus plastic serum and SST tubes are coated with silicone and micronized silica particles to accelerate clotting. A silicone coating reduces adherence of red cells to tube walls. The silica coating can sometimes cause the inner tube wall to appear cloudy and/or filmy. This cloudy appearance does not make the tubes unacceptable for use.

How are BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes packaged?

Most BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes are packaged 100 tubes/box and 1,000 tubes/case (10 boxes).

Can BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes be re-sterilized, for introduction into a sterile field?

BD Vacutainer tubes are irradiated to achieve sterility. These tubes are sterile on the interior only. We cannot recommend re-sterilizing the tubes, i.e., ETO (ethylene oxide) or autoclaving, primarily due to pressure changes that take place during the re-sterilization cycle. Our tubes are under a specific negative pressure. During the re-sterilization cycle this negative pressure may be disrupted and therefore the tubes may not draw the proper blood volume.

Specifications of BD 367815

• Glass (G) or Plastic (P) P
• Tube Size (mm) 13 x 100
• Draw Volume (mL) 6.0 mL
• Closure Type/Color Red/H
• Label Type P
• Sterilization Method Colbalt radiation
• Tube Type Serum
• Shelfpack 100
• Case 1000