The BD Vacutainer® PST™ II tubes are provided with separating gel and spray-dried lithium heparin additives. The heparin mixes efficiently with the patient's blood sample and guarantees optimal anticoagulation when filled to the correct level. Sun-protected storage at 4-25 °C is recommended, but the sample remains stable for at least 24 hours even when stored at 20-25 °C.
The heparin complies with pharmaceutical standards and contains no preservatives that could interfere with the analysis. After centrifugation, the separating gel forms a secure diffusion barrier between plasma and the solid cell components, so that re-mixing is prevented. There is a small risk of microclot and fibrin formation.
Product Details
BD Vacutainer® PST™ II Tubes
Plasma tubes with separating gel & spray-dried lithium heparin additives
Optimal anticoagulation with correct filling level
Efficient mixing of blood with heparin
Store at 4-25 °C, protected from direct sunlight
Gel forms a barrier between plasma & cells after centrifugation
Sample stable up to 24 h at 20-25 °C
Reliable laboratory results
Short centrifugation times
Heparin meets pharmaceutical standards
Without preservatives
No impairment of analysis
Low risk of microclots and fibrin
Specification: Lithium heparin (17 IU/ml) and separating gel
Volume: 8 ml
Size: 16 x 100 ml
Closure: Hemogard
Plug colour: light green
Equipped with paper label
Material: PET
Delivery contents: 100 blood collection tubes
Centrifugation Conditions
1300-2000 x g for 10 minutes at 18-25 °C
3000 x g for 5 minutes at 18-25 °C (according to BD study VS 7513)
