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Vacutainer Blood Collection system ensures safe, efficient sampling, supporting accurate diagnostics and patient care.
Vacutainer Blood Collection system ensures safe, efficient sampling, supporting accurate diagnostics and patient care.

EDTA Blood Collection Tubes 2 mL BD Vacutainer 13mm x 75mm, 100/box

by BD
Sale 33%
$ 69.95
$ 47.00
SKU 367841

EDTA Blood Collection Tubes with K2 EDTA additive are used primarily for hematology tests. The K2 EDTA acts as an anticoagulant by binding calcium ions, preventing the blood from clotting. These tubes are essential for:

  1. Complete Blood Count (CBC): Evaluating red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.
  2. Blood Smears: Analyzing the morphology of blood cells.
  3. Hemoglobin A1c: Monitoring long-term glucose control in diabetic patients.
  4. Blood Typing and Crossmatching: Essential for blood transfusions.

The use of K2 EDTA ensures that the cellular integrity is preserved, enabling accurate and reliable results in hematology evaluations.

BD Vacutainer EDTA Blood Collection Tubes, offering a 2 mL capacity with Hemogard Closure, are expertly designed for accurate and efficient blood collection in a variety of clinical settings. Ideal for hematology testing, these tubes ensure sample integrity and safety, providing reliable results every time.

Details and Features

  • Product Number: 367841
  • Size and Capacity: 13mm x 75mm, with a 2 mL draw volume, suitable for specialized tests requiring smaller sample sizes.
  • K2 EDTA Additive: Contains dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (K2 EDTA) as an anticoagulant to preserve the morphology of blood cells.
  • Hemogard™ Closure: This closure minimizes the risk of blood exposure, preventing leakage and contamination.
  • Packaging: Available in boxes of 100, tailored for laboratories needing efficient storage and use.

Mechanism of Action

The K2 EDTA additive works by chelating calcium ions in the blood, preventing coagulation. This allows for intact cellular morphology, offering precise results in hematology analyses such as complete blood counts (CBC).

Directions for Use

  1. Preparation: Prepare all necessary equipment and ensure the patient is ready for venipuncture.
  2. Collection: Perform venipuncture, allowing the tube to fill to the 2 mL mark to maintain the correct blood-to-additive ratio.
  3. Mixing: Gently invert the tube 8-10 times immediately after collection to mix the blood with EDTA.
  4. Processing: Transport the samples to the laboratory in line with prescribed handling protocols.

Warnings

  • Correct Volume: It is critical to fill the tube to the specified volume for accurate test results.
  • Handling and Disposal: Exercise caution to prevent accidental needle sticks. Dispose of sharps in designated containers.
  • Storage Conditions: Store at temperatures of 4°C to 25°C, away from direct sunlight or intense heat.
  • Single Use: These tubes are for single use only and should not be reused or sterilized.
  • Expiry Date: Ensure tubes are used before the expiration date printed on the packaging for optimal performance.

Trust BD Vacutainer EDTA Blood Collection Tubes for your high-precision hematological testing, renowned for their safety and reliability and tailored for modern laboratory needs.

FAQs About Vacutainer Tubes
  • What Are Vacutainer Tubes?

    Vacutainer tubes are specialized, sterile blood collection tubes designed for safe, reliable, and contamination-free blood draws and specimen handling. These color-coded, single-use tubes ensure accurate diagnostic testing in hospitals, medical labs, clinics, and phlebotomy centers.

  • How are Vacutainer Tubes Used?

    Blood is drawn from the patient using a needle attached to a special holder. Tube is inserted into the holder; the vacuum draws the correct amount of blood into the tube. Tube is gently inverted (if required) to mix the blood with the additive. Tubes are labeled and sent to the laboratory for analysis.

  • Advantages of Vacutainer Tubes

    Safety: Minimizes exposure to blood. Efficiency: Allows multiple tubes to be drawn in a single venipuncture (“multiple draw” system). Accuracy: Delivers the correct volume for standardized testing.

  • Do Vacutainers Need to Be Sterile?

    Yes! Vacutainer tubes are sterile and individually sealed to prevent contamination and ensure accurate blood test results.

  • What is the Correct Order of Draw for a Vacutainer?

    Order of draw (to prevent cross-contamination): Blood culture bottles (yellow or SPS) Light blue (citrate) Red (serum, glass) Gold/Tiger top (SST, serum separator) Green (heparin) Lavender/Purple (EDTA) Gray (fluoride/oxalate)

  • What Do the Colors on Vacutainer Tubes Mean?

    Each color represents a different additive and test type: Yellow: Blood cultures, sterile Light Blue: Sodium citrate, coagulation studies (PT, aPTT) Red: No additive/Clot activator, chemistry/serology Gold/Tiger (SST): Serum separator (chemistry panels) Green: Heparin, plasma chemistry Lavender/Purple: EDTA, hematology (CBC) Gray: Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate, glucose testing

  • Can Vacutainers Be Reused?

    No. Vacutainer tubes are single-use only to prevent infection, cross-contamination, and ensure accurate lab results.

  • How to Sterilize a Vacutainer?

    Do not attempt to sterilize or reuse. Always utilize new, sterile vacutainer tubes for each blood draw.

  • Where to Discard Vacutainer Tube?

    Dispose of used and expired vacutainers in a biohazard sharps container, as per OSHA and CDC safety protocols.

  • How Many Times Should an EDTA Tube Be Inverted?

    Gently invert the EDTA (lavender top) tube 8–10 times to mix the blood with the anticoagulant for accurate results.

  • What Are Common Phlebotomy Errors?

    Incorrect order of draw Insufficient mixing of tubes Underfilling or overfilling tubes Using expired tubes Hemolysis from poor technique Mislabeling specimens

  • What Color Lab Tube Do You Draw First?

    The blood culture (yellow/SPS) bottle is always drawn first to avoid contamination, followed by the light blue citrate tube.

  • What is a Grey Top Vacutainer Used For?

    Grey top tubes contain sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate and are used for glucose and lactate testing, as they prevent sugar breakdown in the sample.

  • What Color Should Blood Be When Drawn?

    Blood should appear dark red (venous) or bright red (arterial), based on the draw. Abnormal colors may indicate clinical problems.

  • Does a Vacutainer Expire?

    Yes, each vacutainer has an expiration date for sterility and additive effectiveness—never use expired tubes for specimen collection.

  • What Can Happen if Vacutainers Are Mixed Vigorously?

    Vigorous mixing causes hemolysis (rupture of red blood cells) and sample rejection. Always invert gently as instructed.

  • Are Vacutainers Single Use Only?

    Absolutely. Never reuse; always discard after a single blood draw to maintain patient safety and sample integrity.

  • What Temperature Should a Vacutainer Be Stored At?

    Store vacutainer tubes at room temperature (15°C–25°C / 59°F–77°F) in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

  • How to Dispose of Expired Vacutainers?

    Expired vacutainers are disposed of in a biohazard sharps or chemical waste container per your lab’s safety policy.

  • How to Memorize Order of Draw Phlebotomy?

    Use the mnemonic: "Boys Love Ravishing Girls Like Dieters Love Greek Yogurt" (Blood culture, Light blue, Red, Gold, Light green, Dark green, Lavender, Gray, Yellow).

  • What Happens if You Underfill an EDTA Tube?

    Underfilling alters the blood-to-anticoagulant ratio, skewing hematology test results (like CBC). Always fill tubes to designated mark.

  • What is SST in Phlebotomy?

    SST (Serum Separator Tube) contains a gel that separates blood serum from cells after centrifugation. Used for chemistry panels, serology, and immunology tests.

  • What Labs Go in What Color Tubes?

    Blood culture (yellow): Microbiology Light blue: Coagulation (PT, aPTT) Red/Gold/Tiger: Chemistry, serology, immunology Green: Plasma chemistry (troponin, ammonia) Lavender/Purple: Hematology (CBC, HbA1c) Gray: Glucose testing

  • Why Choose Our Vacutainer Tubes?

    Sterile, single-use vacuum tubes for perfect blood collection Accurate color-coded labeling for error-free phlebotomy Leak-proof, shatter-resistant and tamper-evident design Trusted by hospitals, labs, clinics, and research facilities Compatible with all leading blood collection systems Available in all standard sizes and additives

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