Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Double Wall PET Tube)

A Sodium Citrate 3.2% blood tube is a specialized blood collection tube that contains an anticoagulant in the form of 3.2% trisodium citrate solution. This additive helps prevent the blood from clotting by binding to calcium ions, making it suitable for coagulation studies and tests that require plasma separation.

Description of Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Double Wall PET Tube)

Contains 3.2% trisodium citrate solution as an anticoagulant.
Typically has a light blue stopper to indicate the presence of sodium citrate.
Available in various sizes to accommodate different blood sample volumes.
Ensures proper preservation of blood for coagulation testing.
Maintains blood in a liquid state by chelating calcium ions to prevent clotting.

Use of Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Double Wall PET Tube)

Essential for coagulation studies, such as PT (prothrombin time) and APTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) tests.
Preserves the blood sample in liquid form for accurate assessment of clotting factors.
Prevents clot formation, allowing for the separation of plasma from cellular components.
Ideal for monitoring patients on anticoagulant therapy or investigating bleeding disorders.
Ensures reliable and reproducible coagulation test results by maintaining the integrity of the sample.
The Sodium Citrate 3.2% blood tube is a critical tool in the pathology lab for conducting coagulation tests and monitoring patients with bleeding disorders or on anticoagulant therapy. Its anticoagulant properties enable the preservation of blood in a liquid state, facilitating accurate assessment of clotting factors and providing reliable results for various coagulation studies.

Technical Specification of Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Double Wall PET Tube)

Used For: Blood Coagulation Testing

Additive: Buffered / Non Buffered Sodium Citrate 3.2% (0.109 M)

Effect:Sodium Citrate prevents clotting

Ideal for: Plasma

After Collection: Invert the tube 5 - 6 times gently. Centrifuge for 10 Minutes at 4000 RPM

Vacuum Tolerance: ± 10%

The Perfect Coagulation Study (Double Wall Tube)

Outer tube consists of PET (Poly Ethylene Terephthalate) materials which is transparent & unbreakable.
Keep vacuum maintain proper blood to additive ratio.
Inner tube consists of polypropylene, especially to prevent evaporation of liquid and minimal surface activation, which is most suitable for coagulation diagnostics.
Specially designed closer which is proper tighten with PET tube and also with inner poly propylene tube.

Ordering Information of Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Double Wall PET Tube)

Ref No		Product	Draw Volume	Size (mm)
PET	Glass	Product	Draw Volume	Size (mm)
VTSC2	VTSC2G	Single	2 ml	13 x 75
VTSC3	VTSC3G	Single	3 ml	13 x 75
VTSC2D	-	Double	2 ml	13 x 75
VTSC3D	-	Double	3 ml	13 x 75
VTSC4	VTSC4G	Single	4 ml	13 x 75
VTSC5	-	Single	5 ml	13 x 100
VTSC6	-	Single	6 ml	13 x 100
VTSC7	-	Single	7 ml	16 x 100
VTSC8	-	Single	8 ml	16 x 100
VTSC9	-	Single	9 ml	16 x 100
VTSC10	-	Single	10 ml	16 x 100

Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Double Wall PET Tube)