BD Vacutainer® Venous Blood Collection SST™ Tubes, 13x100 mm, 5.0 mL with Gold BD Hemogard™ closure.

The BD Vacutainer® Venous Blood Collection SST™ Tubes are premium-quality blood collection tubes designed for efficient and reliable blood specimen collection and serum separation. Featuring a 5.0 mL capacity and the innovative Gold BD Hemogard™ Closure, these tubes ensure safety, convenience, and optimal performance in clinical and diagnostic settings.

Key Features:

1. Efficient Serum Separation:
   • The tubes contain Silicone and Polymer Gel, facilitating quick and efficient separation of serum from blood cells during centrifugation.
   • Forms a stable barrier between the serum and clot, ensuring accurate and contamination-free analysis.
2. Innovative BD Hemogard™ Closure:
   • The Gold BD Hemogard™ Closure provides a secure seal, reducing the risk of spillage and aerosol generation.
   • Easy-to-remove design enhances safety and convenience for healthcare professionals.
3. Optimized Tube Design:
   • Dimensions: 13x100 mm, ideal for standard laboratory equipment.
   • Capacity: 5.0 mL, suitable for a wide range of diagnostic applications.
4. Color-Coded Closure:
   • The gold cap indicates a serum separator tube (SST), ensuring proper handling and processing in laboratory workflows.
5. Sterile and Reliable:
   • Sterilized for contamination-free blood collection and storage.
   • Ensures sample integrity and reduces the likelihood of pre-analytical errors.

Specifications:

Use Cases in Laboratory and Clinical Settings:

1. Clinical Diagnostics:
   • Ideal for routine blood chemistry tests, including liver and kidney function panels, lipid profiles, and glucose testing.
   • Enables precise serum analysis for endocrine, immunological, and serological assays.
2. Hospital Laboratories:
   • Widely used for pre-operative and post-operative blood testing to monitor patient health and recovery.
3. Research Applications:
   • Suitable for serum preparation in research studies, including biomarker discovery and pharmaceutical development.
4. Public Health and Screening Programs:
   • Facilitates large-scale health screening programs for chronic conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and thyroid disorders.
5. Point-of-Care Testing:
   • Convenient for blood sample collection in outpatient clinics and mobile healthcare units.

Advantages:

1. Enhanced Safety:
   • The BD Hemogard™ Closure minimizes the risk of blood exposure, protecting healthcare professionals from potential biohazards.
2. Improved Sample Quality:
   • The polymer gel barrier maintains serum integrity by preventing contamination with cellular components.
3. Ease of Use:
   • Standardized dimensions and clear labeling streamline laboratory workflows and reduce processing errors.
4. Versatility:
   • Compatible with various automated and manual laboratory instruments, making it a versatile choice for diverse applications.

How to Use:

1. Collect blood directly into the SST tube using a venous blood collection needle.
2. Gently invert the tube 5-8 times to mix the additives with the blood.
3. Allow the tube to clot at room temperature (usually 30 minutes).
4. Centrifuge the tube as per laboratory protocol to separate the serum.
5. The polymer gel barrier will form, isolating the serum for analysis.

Applications in Key Tests:

• Routine Blood Chemistry: Glucose, cholesterol, creatinine, ALT, AST.
• Serological Testing: Antibody detection for infections or autoimmune diseases.
• Endocrine Assays: Thyroid function tests (TSH, T3, T4).
• Drug Monitoring: Therapeutic drug levels and toxicology testing.

The BD Vacutainer® Venous Blood Collection SST™ Tubes are trusted for their reliability, safety, and efficiency, making them indispensable tools in clinical diagnostics and laboratory workflows. Their advanced design and compatibility with automated systems ensure accurate and reproducible results in even the most demanding healthcare environments.