Description
The Mission Capillary Transfer Tubes are the 10 microliter plastic sampling tubes made for the Mission hemoglobin meters, used to collect a fingerstick sample and apply it to the test cartridge or strip. Getting the sample volume right is what makes a point of care hemoglobin result accurate, and these tubes are sized to deliver the specified volume. They help ensure a sufficient sample has been obtained before the test starts. Tubes are a routine restock item for any site running Mission Plus Hb testing.
- Exact 10 microliter volume – matched to the specimen volume the Mission Plus Hb system specifies
- Consistent sample application – fills the cartridge specimen area completely, which the manual requires for a valid result
- Plastic construction – no glass breakage risk at the bedside or in the clinic
- System matched accessory – the capillary tube ACON lists for its Mission hemoglobin product line
Small Tubes That Decide Whether the Result Is Valid
The Mission Plus Hb manual is direct about sampling: too little or too much blood in the specimen application area produces inaccurate hemoglobin and hematocrit values. These transfer tubes exist to remove that variable, drawing the specified 10 microliter volume by capillary action and delivering it to the cartridge in one motion. For fingerstick workflows they also give the operator a controlled way to move blood from the patient’s finger to the cartridge without smearing or free dropping directly onto the device, which the manufacturer warns against. Sites that run hemoglobin testing daily go through tubes at the same rate as cartridges, so they belong on the same reorder list. Consistent use of the specified tube is one of the simplest quality habits in the whole testing routine.
Features and Benefits
Sampling Accuracy
- Calibrated draw volume – capillary action fills the tube to the 10 microliter specification of the test
- Complete area coverage – the delivered sample covers the cartridge specimen application area as the manual requires
- Repeatable technique – every operator collects the same way, which tightens result consistency across staff
Practical Handling
- Plastic, single use – discarded after each patient, with no washing or breakage concerns
- Fingerstick friendly – designed for capillary collection at the point of care
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Catalog Number: C121-3081
- Sample Volume: 10 microliters
- Material: Plastic
- Compatibility: Mission and Mission Plus Hb hemoglobin testing systems
- Brand: ACON Laboratories
Use Notes
- Application: Fill the tube by capillary action and apply the sample so the cartridge specimen area is completely covered
- Testing Note: Do not apply a second sample to a cartridge, and do not dispense a blood drop directly from the finger
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Why Choose These Capillary Transfer Tubes from MedicalEx?
Generic sampling tubes introduce a volume variable into a test whose accuracy depends on a fixed 10 microliter sample. These are the tubes ACON specifies for its hemoglobin line, so the sampling step matches the manual exactly. Keeping them in stock beside the cartridges protects both the result quality and the testing schedule.
- Specified by the manufacturer – the sampling accessory listed in the Mission hemoglobin line documentation
- Accuracy protection – correct volume on every test avoids the low and overfill errors the manual warns about
- Restock simplicity – one tube per test makes forecasting consumption as simple as counting cartridges
Frequently Asked Questions
What volume do these tubes deliver?
They are 10 microliter tubes, matched to the specimen volume the Mission Plus Hb test requires. That exact volume is what the meter expects in the cartridge specimen application area.
Why not apply blood directly from the finger?
The manufacturer warns that a drop dispensed directly from the finger may deliver less or more than 10 microliters, which can make the hemoglobin and hematocrit values inaccurate. The transfer tube controls the volume instead.
Are the tubes reusable?
No, they are single use sampling tubes and are discarded after each patient test. Reuse would risk both contamination and volume error.
Which systems do they work with?
They are the capillary transfer tubes listed for ACON’s Mission hemoglobin line, including the Mission Plus Hb testing system sold on this site. They suit any workflow that needs a 10 microliter capillary transfer.
What happens if the specimen area is not fully covered?
The manual directs the operator to discard the cartridge and repeat the test with a new cartridge when the application area is not completely covered. A properly filled transfer tube makes that outcome unlikely.
