Bd Vacutainer™ Sst™ Ii Advance Tubes, 5Ml (copy)

The BD Vacutainer™ SST™ II Advance Tubes are premium blood collection tubes designed for the preparation and storage of serum samples. These 5 mL tubes feature a yellow Hemogard™ closure and contain an inert gel barrier that effectively separates serum from cellular components after centrifugation. The tubes are pre-treated with a clot activator to facilitate rapid and complete clotting, making them ideal for a wide range of clinical and laboratory applications.

Key Features

1. Gel Separator Technology:
   • Contains an inert gel that forms a stable barrier between the serum and cellular components after centrifugation, ensuring serum purity for testing.
2. Clot Activator:
   • Coated with a clot activator that accelerates the clotting process, reducing sample processing time.
3. Yellow Hemogard™ Closure:
   • Designed for safety and ease of use, the Hemogard™ closure minimizes the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and eliminates splatter when opening the tube.
4. Tube Size and Volume:
   • Holds 5 mL of blood, with dimensions of 13 x 100 mm, making it compatible with most standard centrifuge equipment and racks.
5. Material:
   • Made of durable plastic, which reduces breakage risk and ensures safe handling.
6. Sterility:
   • Tubes are sterile and single-use, ensuring sample integrity and preventing cross-contamination.

Use Cases

1. Clinical Chemistry:
   • Ideal for routine diagnostic tests such as liver function tests, kidney function tests, and lipid profiling.
   • Used for measuring analytes like glucose, cholesterol, and electrolytes.
2. Immunology and Serology:
   • Suitable for antibody and antigen detection, including tests for autoimmune and infectious diseases.
   • Commonly employed for hormone assays and tumor marker tests.
3. Endocrinology:
   • Facilitates accurate measurement of hormones such as TSH, T3, T4, cortisol, and insulin.
4. Pharmacology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring:
   • Used in therapeutic drug level measurement to ensure accurate dosing and drug efficacy.
5. Toxicology:
   • Supports testing for the presence of toxins, drugs, or other chemicals in serum samples.
6. Nutritional Studies:
   • Allows for the analysis of vitamins, minerals, and nutritional biomarkers.
7. Research Applications:
   • Provides high-quality serum for various molecular biology studies, biomarker discovery, and drug development.

Advantages

1. High-Quality Serum Separation:
   • The gel barrier ensures a clean and stable serum layer, improving the accuracy and reliability of test results.
2. Efficiency:
   • Clot activator reduces clotting time, speeding up the processing workflow.
3. Safety:
   • Hemogard™ closure reduces the risk of exposure to infectious materials and accidental spillage.
4. Compatibility:
   • Suitable for use with most automated analyzers and centrifugation protocols.
5. Convenience:
   • Easy to handle and store, with clear labeling for efficient identification and organization.

Specifications

Handling Instructions

1. Collection:
   • Follow standard venipuncture techniques to draw blood into the tube.
2. Mixing:
   • Gently invert the tube 5-6 times to activate the clotting process.
3. Centrifugation:
   • After clot formation (20–30 minutes), centrifuge the tube at the recommended speed and time to separate serum from cells.
4. Storage:
   • Store serum samples upright at 2–8°C or according to laboratory protocols for further testing.

Precautions

• Do not use the tubes if they are expired or the packaging is damaged.
• Avoid underfilling or overfilling the tube to maintain the correct blood-to-additive ratio.
• Handle with care to prevent hemolysis or sample contamination.

The BD Vacutainer™ SST™ II Advance Tubes, 5 mL, are a reliable solution for efficient and high-quality serum collection and separation. Their innovative gel barrier and clot activator technologies ensure optimal sample integrity, making them indispensable in clinical diagnostics, research laboratories, and therapeutic monitoring. With their safety features and compatibility with automated systems, these tubes streamline workflows while maintaining the highest standards of sample quality.