BD 364606 Vacutainer Specialty 8.5 mL Blood Collection Tubes 16mm x 100mm, 100/box

• BD catalogue number 364606 glass Vacutainer® speciality blood collection tube with Acid Citrate Dextrose (ACD) Solution A
• 8.5 mL draw volume; 16 x 100 mm tube dimensions; yellow conventional stopper with paper label
• Intended for blood group typing, HLA phenotyping, DNA analysis, and paternity testing
• ACD Solution A formulation: Trisodium Citrate 22.0 g/L, Citric Acid 8.0 g/L, Dextrose 24.5 g/L
• Glass construction; evacuated sterile design supports direct venous blood draw in a closed system
• Compatible with the BD Vacutainer holder system, which allows multi-tube draws from a single venipuncture
• Supplied in boxes of 100 tubes; available for wholesale purchase by licensed healthcare buyers

• Blood group typing: ACD Solution A preserves red cell antigen integrity for serological testing in blood banking applications
• HLA phenotyping: the dextrose component in ACD Solution A extends lymphocyte viability, supporting cellular immunology assays that require intact white blood cell populations
• DNA analysis and paternity testing: ACD anticoagulation maintains nucleated cell integrity required for downstream DNA extraction and PCR-based assays
• Suitable for collection via the BD Vacutainer® closed-system venipuncture method, one venipuncture supports multiple tube draws without needle repositioning
• Confirm draw order with your institutional phlebotomy protocol; general CLSI guidance places ACD tubes after blood culture collections and before other additive tubes
• Intended for use by licensed phlebotomists, clinical laboratory professionals, and qualified healthcare personnel in accredited laboratory or clinical settings

• For in vitro diagnostic use only, not for direct therapeutic administration or intravenous use
• Single-use only; do not reuse, re-sterilise, or refill tubes
• Do not use if the tube vacuum has been compromised, if the stopper is damaged, or if the expiration date has passed
• Glass construction: handle with appropriate precautions to prevent breakage; dispose of according to your facility's sharps and biohazardous waste protocols in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
• All specimens collected in ACD tubes should be treated as potentially infectious; follow standard precautions per CDC and institutional biosafety guidelines
• ACD Solution A is not appropriate for routine coagulation testing, serum chemistry, or haematology panels. Confirm tube selection matches your laboratory's validated protocol for each specific assay
• Material safety data: Refer to the BD manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) for full safety, handling, and storage specifications

• Purchase of this product requires a valid medical licence or verified institutional credentials. Mountainside Medical Equipment supplies licensed healthcare professionals, clinical laboratories, hospitals, blood banks, and institutional buyers
• Available for wholesale and bulk purchase; contact sales@mountainside-medical.com or call +1 (888) 687-4334 for volume pricing and account setup
• New accounts receive 5% off their first purchase
• Free shipping on qualifying US orders over $100; Mountainside Medical ships from US-based inventory to healthcare facilities nationwide
• Sold in units of 100 tubes per box, confirm quantity requirements before ordering to align with your facility's inventory schedule
• For procurement documentation, product verification, or bulk order enquiries, contact the sales team directly. Phone and email support are available for institutional buyers

BD 364606 Vacutainer® Specialty Blood Collection Tubes are medical devices intended for in vitro diagnostic use by trained clinical and laboratory professionals in accordance with the manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU). Mountainside Medical Equipment operates as a wholesale distributor of this product within the United States. All product specifications, chemical compositions, and clinical application information on this page are sourced from BD manufacturer documentation and are provided for reference purposes only.

Purchasers are solely responsible for ensuring that this product is appropriate for their intended application, that its use complies with all applicable institutional protocols and regulatory requirements, and that purchase is made in accordance with applicable US federal and state licensing requirements. Mountainside Medical Equipment makes no clinical recommendations regarding patient care and does not provide medical advice. Always follow your institution's validated laboratory procedures and the BD manufacturer IFU for handling, storage, use, and disposal of this product.

Regulatory certification data beyond manufacturer labelling: not specified in provided data. For FDA device registration information, refer directly to the BD Vacutainer product documentation or the FDA 510(k) database.

• What is BD 364606 used for?

  BD 364606 is a Vacutainer® specialty glass blood collection tube containing Acid Citrate Dextrose (ACD) Solution A. It is used for blood group typing, HLA phenotyping, DNA analysis, and paternity testing. These applications require whole blood anticoagulation with cellular integrity preservation, which is what the ACD Solution A formulation is designed to support.

• What is the difference between ACD Solution A and ACD Solution B?

  Both ACD solutions contain the same three components, Trisodium Citrate, Citric Acid, and Dextrose, but at different concentrations. Solution A (BD 364606) contains higher concentrations: Trisodium Citrate 22.0 g/L, Citric Acid 8.0 g/L, Dextrose 24.5 g/L. Solution B contains lower concentrations: Trisodium Citrate 13.2 g/L, Citric Acid 4.8 g/L, Dextrose 14.7 g/L, and a smaller draw volume of 6.0 mL versus 8.5 mL. Solution A is most commonly specified for HLA phenotyping and DNA-based testing. Solution B is used for certain blood banking studies. Always confirm which solution your institutional protocol requires before ordering, the stopper colour is yellow on both, so catalogue number verification is essential.

• What colour top is the BD 364606 tube?

  BD 364606 has a yellow conventional stopper. Yellow is the colour code for ACD tubes across the BD Vacutainer product line. Note that both ACD Solution A and ACD Solution B tubes use yellow stoppers, colour alone does not distinguish between the two formulations. Confirm the catalogue number (364606) to verify you have Solution A.

• Can ACD tubes be used for routine blood chemistry or haematology testing?

  No. ACD tubes are not appropriate for routine serum chemistry, haematology panels, or coagulation testing. They are specialty tubes intended specifically for blood banking studies, HLA phenotyping, and DNA-based assays. Using ACD tubes outside their validated applications will produce unreliable results and may compromise the specimen. Use tube types validated for each specific assay as specified by your laboratory's standard operating procedures.

• Is BD 364606 a glass or plastic tube?

  BD 364606 is a glass tube. BD manufactures plastic (PET) Vacutainer tubes in many configurations, but this specific product is glass-bodied with a paper label. For some HLA and DNA extraction protocols, glass collection vessels are preferred or required by the validated method. Confirm material compatibility with your laboratory's assay validation documentation before substituting tube materials.

• Who can purchase BD 364606 from Mountainside Medical?

  BD 364606 is available for purchase by licensed healthcare professionals and credentialled institutional buyers, including clinical laboratories, hospitals, blood banks, and accredited testing facilities. A valid medical licence or institutional verification is required. To set up a wholesale account or enquire about bulk pricing, contact Mountainside Medical at sales@mountainside-medical.com or +1 (888) 687-4334.

• How many tubes come in a box of BD 364606?

  Each box of BD 364606 contains 100 tubes. This is the standard pack configuration for wholesale and institutional purchasing of this product.