BD 367983 - Vacutainer Plus Tube, 13 x 75 mm, 3.5 mL, Paper Label Reliable Blood Collection Tube for Clinical Testing, 100/BX

BD 367983 - Vacutainer Plus Tube, 13 x 75 mm, 3.5 mL, Paper Label Reliable Blood Collection Tube for Clinical Testing, 100/BX

The BD 367983 Vacutainer Plus Tube is a 13 x 75 mm, 3.5 mL sterile plastic blood collection tube designed for dependable performance across routine laboratory testing. With a durable paper label for clear identification and secure barcode adhesion, this tube ensures accurate sample tracking throughout the diagnostic workflow. BDs Vacutainer Plus design enhances safety, minimizes breakage risk, and supports reliable blood collection in both high-volume and specialized clinical environments.

Key Benefits

This Vacutainer Plus tube provides exceptional clarity and structural integrity, ensuring safe blood handling from collection to analysis. The 3.5 mL capacity is ideal for chemistry, serology, hematology, and other routine tests that require moderate sample volume. The paper label allows easy writing, scanning, and specimen identification, helping reduce errors. BDs vacuum precision ensures proper fill volume and reproducibility across patient samples.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 367983 tube is compatible with:

• Standard BD Vacutainer holders
• Vacutainer safety blood collection sets
• General laboratory processing equipment and centrifuges

Typical testing applications include:

• Routine chemistry panels
• Hematology and serological assays
• Reference laboratory workflows
• Outpatient and physician-office laboratory testing

Usage Guidelines

Ensure the tube is used with a compatible holder or safety blood collection set. Follow the recommended order of draw for clean, uncontaminated specimens. Fill the tube to the indicated volume to maintain proper additive-to-blood ratio if applicable. Gently invert according to BDs instructions (if an additive tube). Label immediately after collection using the paper label space provided. Store and transport per laboratory protocol.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

BD Vacutainer Plus tubes are manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified quality systems and comply with FDA and CE requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices. Each tube undergoes testing for vacuum accuracy, sterility, closure integrity, and proper labeling adhesion.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with generic blood collection tubes, BD Vacutainer Plus tubes provide superior vacuum consistency, label reliability, and overall handling safety. Competitor tubes may exhibit vacuum variability, lower-quality plastics, or labels that fail under refrigerated conditions. BDs manufacturing precision ensures more reliable fill volumes and smoother workflow integration.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This tube is frequently used by:

• Hospital laboratories
• Physician offices and outpatient clinics
• Diagnostic reference laboratories
• Public health and research facilities

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store tubes in a dry, temperature-controlled environment. Avoid using expired tubes to maintain vacuum integrity. Do not open tubes before collection. Always inspect for cracks or defects before use. Dispose of used tubes according to institutional biohazard waste policies.

Regulatory and Safety Information

For in vitro diagnostic use only. Sterile unless the packaging is opened or damaged. Single-use onlydo not reuse or recap. Handle all blood specimens as potentially infectious and follow OSHA and facility-specific safety protocols.

How to Order

To purchase the BD 367983 Vacutainer Plus Tube (13 x 75 mm, 3.5 mL, Paper Label), add the item to your cart and complete checkout via CIA Medicals secure ordering platform. For high-volume or contract orders, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or submit an inquiry through the form provided on this page.