Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes
Vacuum blood collection tubes for venous sampling, specified by additive, draw volume and tube size, to match our blood collection needles and holders.
Key takeaways
- Closed vacuum tubes for venous sampling, quoted to your additive, draw volume and tube size.
- Part of one sampling system with our multi-sample needles (20G to 23G) and tube holders for 13 / 16 mm tubes.
- Cap color and additive for each supplied tube type are confirmed on the specification sheet.
A vacuum blood collection tube holds a pre-set vacuum that draws a measured volume of blood when the tube is pushed onto a multi-sample needle in a holder. Each tube type carries an additive, or none, identified by cap color, so the lab receives the right sample for each test. HOPE Medical supplies blood collection tubes with the needles and holders that complete the sampling kit.
Key Features
- Closed vacuum system for venous blood sampling
- Additive, draw volume and tube size set per order
- Matches our multi-sample needles (20G to 23G) and tube holders for 13 / 16 mm tubes
- Cap color and label confirmed for each tube type
- Private-label labels and trays approved before production
Applications
Routine venous blood collection in hospital wards, outpatient phlebotomy, clinics and independent labs, for hematology, chemistry, coagulation and other tests according to the tube type. Cap colors follow common conventions, but the additive and color for each supplied tube are confirmed on the specification sheet.
How to specify when requesting a quote
- Tube types by additive, for example EDTA, sodium citrate, clot activator or gel
- Draw volume and tube size (13 or 16 mm diameter, length)
- Tube material and cap style
- Quantity per type, racks or trays, and carton count
- Destination market, registration and documents
Technical and purchasing information
Vacuum blood collection tubes for venous sampling, specified by additive, draw volume and tube size, to match our blood collection needles and holders. The final configuration, packaging and supporting documents are confirmed against your order and destination market.
- System compatibility
- Multi-sample blood collection needles 20G to 23G; tube holder fits 13 / 16 mm tubes (sold separately)
- Private label / OEM
- Packaging artwork and private-label proofs approved before production
Application and configuration
Confirm the intended use, material, size and model before sample approval or production. Product-specific options are recorded in the quotation and specification sheet.
Packaging and OEM
Private-label packaging, artwork and carton requirements can be reviewed for the selected product. Feasibility is confirmed for the exact order rather than assumed across the category.
Quality and documentation
Available quality and export records vary by product and market. Share the destination and required documents so they can be checked before approval.
Buyer questions, answered
Clear answers for preparing a comparable sourcing request for Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes.
What is a vacuum blood collection tube?
It is a sealed tube with a pre-set vacuum. When the back end of a multi-sample needle pierces the cap, the vacuum draws a fixed volume of blood into the tube. Staff can fill several tubes from one venipuncture.
What do blood collection tube colors mean?
Cap colors identify the additive. Common conventions are lavender for EDTA (hematology), light blue for sodium citrate (coagulation), red for serum tubes, gold or red-gray for gel separator, green for heparin and gray for fluoride. Always check the label and specification sheet, because conventions vary by brand and region.
What is the order of draw for blood collection tubes?
A widely used order, based on CLSI guidance, is: blood culture, sodium citrate, serum tubes with or without clot activator or gel, heparin, EDTA, then fluoride or oxalate. Follow your laboratory's own procedure.
What is the difference between vacuum and non-vacuum blood collection tubes?
Vacuum tubes fill themselves to a set volume through a closed needle-and-holder system. Non-vacuum tubes are filled by syringe or by open drip and are often used for small volumes or micro-collection. Vacuum systems reduce handling of open blood.
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