TUBE, CAPILLARY COLLECTION, K2EDTA, lavender (Microtainer)
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CAPILLARY BLOOD COLLECTION TUBE (Microtainer)
Definition
Small non-sterile tube with integrated collector, with or without anti-coagulant, used for capillary sampling, transporting and storing a blood specimen.
Specifications
Quality Standards Comment
EN ISO 6710 : 2017: Single-use containers for human venous blood specimen collection (ISO 6710:2017)
Technical specifications
- Non-sterile tube, single use
- Tube: polyethylene (PP), unbreakable
- Polyethylene (HDPE) plug and FloTop collector
- Dimensions: 45 mm x 10 mm ext. Ø
- Filling volume: 250-500 µl
- Flat bottom
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- Dry serum tube (no additive)
- Plug colour: red
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- K2EDTA sprayed on the internal wall for whole blood
- Plug colour: lavender
Packaging & Labelling
Unit = 1 microtube. Plastic zip bag of 50 tubes (4x50/cardboard).
Instructions for use
- EDTA tubes are aimed for haematological tests and blood transfusion tests.
- Serum tubes are aimed for screening tests and biochemistry tests
Closure with integrated collector facilitates the sampling and is of better quality.
Identify the tube on the label with a marker.
Single use only.
NB: These plastic tubes are not suitable for coagulation tests.
To be destroyed by incineration.
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
Storage
- Store below 25°C, Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
- Shelf life: 18 months.
- Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of total shelf life
MSF requirements
Small tubes, with reduced volume comparing to the classical Vacutainer tubes, allowing capillary sampling in children.