Description
The BD Vacutainer EDTA Tube is a plastic K2 EDTA blood collection tube with a lavender Hemogard closure, the standard tube for hematology testing. It serves laboratories and phlebotomy services that run complete blood counts and related hematology work at volume.
- K2 EDTA Additive – the spray-dried K2 EDTA anticoagulant preserves cell morphology for hematology analysis
- Hemogard Closure – the lavender safety closure shields the stopper and reduces exposure on opening
- Standard Dimensions – 13 mm x 75 mm tube with a 4 mL draw, the hematology bench standard
The Lavender Top Tube Hematology Benches Are Built Around
EDTA tubes are the quiet constant of the laboratory: every complete blood count starts in one, and consistency tube to tube is what analyzers assume. The K2 EDTA coating inside this plastic tube anticoagulates the sample while preserving the cell shapes the count depends on. Plastic construction removes the breakage risk of glass across collection, transport and centrifugation. The lavender Hemogard closure follows the universal EDTA colour code and adds a protective shield over the stopper. Cases of 1,000 match the draw volume of working hematology benches, and the tube's smaller 200 x 200 manufacturer image is the genuine BD file for this reference.
Features and Benefits
Tube Design
- Plastic Tube: shatter-resistant plastic body
- Hemogard Closure: lavender shielded closure in the EDTA colour code
- Spray-Dried Additive: K2 EDTA coated inside the tube
Laboratory Use
- Hematology Testing: the standard tube for complete blood counts
- Draw Volume: 4 mL draw
- Dimensions: 13 mm x 75 mm
Product Specifications
Tube Details
- Tube Type: blood collection tube with K2 EDTA
- Size: 13 mm x 75 mm
- Draw: 4 mL
- Closure: lavender Hemogard closure
- Material: plastic
Packaging
- Package Contents: 1,000 tubes per case
Reference
- Manufacturer SKU: 367862
- GTIN: 00382903678624
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Why Labs Do Not Experiment with Their EDTA Tube
Hematology results are compared across days and patients, so the tube underneath them has to be a constant, not a variable. The Vacutainer original is the constant analyzers and reference ranges were built around.
- Analyzer-Grade Consistency – uniform additive and draw keep counts comparable run after run
- Breakage Safety – plastic tubes survive drops and centrifuges that end glass tubes
- Colour-Code Clarity – the lavender closure reads instantly in a full collection tray
- Vacutainer Original – this is BD's own EDTA tube, the reference product for the category
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this blood collection tube used for?
It is used to collect whole blood for hematology testing, including complete blood counts, in EDTA anticoagulant.
What size is this tube?
A 13 mm x 75 mm plastic tube with a 4 mL draw and a lavender Hemogard closure.
How is this product sold?
Sold by the case: 1,000 tubes per case. The price applies to the full case, and the packaging section above shows the counts.
Who uses this blood collection tube?
Laboratories and phlebotomy services that run complete blood counts and related hematology work at volume.
Is this the genuine BD product?
It is. The blood collection tube is sourced and listed as the genuine BD item, and its manufacturer SKU, 367862, is printed in the specifications for verification on arrival.
What is the additive in this tube?
K2 EDTA, the potassium EDTA anticoagulant used for hematology testing, spray-dried inside the tube.
