BD Vacutainer™ Heparin Plasma Tubes

Achieves optimum anticoagulation by the use of pharmaceutical-grade Heparin. BD Vacutainer™ Heparin Plasma Tubes are made of durable PET plastic with a green Hemogard™ closure. Tubes in 2, 4, 6 and 10mL sizes are available with either Sodium heparin or Lithium heparin as an additive.

Product Code	Brand	Capacity (Metric)	Additive	Material	Closure Type
12977676	BD 367876	6 mL	Sodium Heparin	PET	Hemogard
12957676	BD 367885	6 mL	Lithium Heparin	PET	Hemogard
13171543	BD VS367885	6 mL	Lithium Heparin	PET	Hemogard
12947676	BD 367883	4 mL	Lithium Heparin	PET	Hemogard
12937676	BD 368495	2 mL	Lithium Heparin	PET	Hemogard
12967676	BD 367869	4 mL	Sodium Heparin	PET	Hemogard

Description

BD Vacutainer™ Heparin Plasma Tubes for clinical chemistry are available with spray-dried sodium heparin or lithium heparin additive. Heparin acts as an anticoagulant as it develops an antithrombin complex. This complex inhibits thrombin and the activated factor X and thus prevents coagulation.

• The optimum anticoagulation is achieved by the use of 17 IU heparin per mL of blood (when the fill level is correct)
• The heparin is spray dried onto the inner walls of the tubes using a special procedure so that the additive is evenly distributed to achieve the best possible solubility
• For clinical chemistry, lithium heparin is generally preferred over sodium heparin
• Correct mixing (8-10 inversions) of the tube immediately after the blood sample has been taken is extremely important to avoid microclotting
• Centrifugation conditions: ≤1300 g for 10 minutes at 18–25°C
• The 10mL Sodium Heparin tube is made of glass and features a conventional closure

Specifications

• Product Type: Heparin Plasma Tube
• For Use With (Equipment): Vacutainer™ Needle and Tube Holder
• For Use With (Application): Used to obtain a plasma sample

• Sterility: Sterile
• Closure Color: Green