Red Cap Plasma Separation Tube Vacuum Blood Collection Tube No Additive Tube

Red cap plasma separation tube vacuum blood collection tube no additive tube

Product description

No additive tubes, also known as plain tubes or serum tubes, are essential components in phlebotomy and blood collection processes. Here is a detailed description of these specialized medical tubes:

Purpose and Functionality:

• No additive tubes are sterile containers used for collecting blood samples without any anticoagulants, preservatives, or clot activators.
• They are primarily employed for serum separation, coagulation studies, blood chemistry tests, and various diagnostic investigations.
• Design and Composition:
• Made from transparent glass or plastic, these tubes have a closed top with a rubber stopper or a plastic cap for secure sealing.
• The absence of additives ensures that the blood sample remains in its natural state without any interference from external substances.
• Available in different sizes, typically color-coded to indicate the type of additive-free tube (e.g., red or gold tops for serum collection).

Key Features:

• Clot Activator-Free: No additives in the tube prevent the blood from clotting, allowing for serum separation by natural coagulation processes.
• Sterile Interior: Ensures that the collected sample remains uncontaminated and suitable for diagnostic testing.
• Clear Visibility: Transparent construction allows for easy observation of the blood sample and facilitates visual inspection for quality control.
• Secure Closure: The stopper or cap provides a leak-proof seal, preventing sample spillage or contamination.

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Applications:

• Serum Testing: Used for collecting blood samples for chemistry panels, liver function tests, lipid profiles, and other serum-based analyses.
• Coagulation Studies: Suitable for tests that require natural clotting processes to evaluate clotting factors and coagulation parameters.
• Blood Bank Procedures: Employed in blood banking for serological tests, blood typing, and cross-matching.
• Usage Guidelines:
• Collect blood samples using aseptic techniques to prevent contamination.
• Invert the tube gently to mix the blood with the clot activator, if necessary, for serum separation.
• Label the tube accurately with patient information and specimen details for proper identification.

Benefits:

• Ensures accurate and reliable test results by maintaining the integrity of the blood sample.
• Facilitates serum separation without the need for additional processing steps.
• Reduces the risk of sample contamination or interference from additives.
• Streamlines blood collection processes in laboratories and healthcare facilities.
• No additive tubes play a crucial role in blood collection and diagnostic testing, providing healthcare professionals with a reliable and uncontaminated medium for serum-based analyses and coagulation studies.

FAQ

1.Which tube is used for plasma separation?
Following centrifugation, it is important to immediately transfer the liquid component (plasma) into a clean polypropylene tube using a Pasteur pipette.

2.What is the red top tube used for?
Red-top tube: Contains no anticoagulant or preservative. Use: Serum or clotted whole blood. Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes to two hours depending on the test(s).

3.What is the red cap vial used for?
Red-top tube, plastic
This tube is a plastic Vacutainer containing a clot activator but no anticoagulants, preservatives, or separator material. It is used for collection of serum for selected laboratory tests as indicated.

4.What is a red cap test tube used for?
Red Top Blood Tube, Plain and Pro-Coagulation Tubes - Hawach
Chemistry tests: Red top tubes are commonly used for a wide range of chemistry tests, including liver function tests, kidney function tests, lipid profile, blood glucose levels, electrolyte analysis, and many other biochemical assays.

5.What is the difference between red top and tiger top?
Red Top: Does not contain an anticoagulant. This tube is used for collecting serum or clotted whole blood specimens. This tube should be used for all drug levels. Serum Separator Tube (SST) (Tiger Top): Does not contain an anticoagulant but contains a clot activator and serum separator gel.