Lithium Heparin
A Lithium Heparin blood tube is a specialized blood collection tube that contains the anticoagulant lithium heparin. Heparin prevents blood clotting by inhibiting thrombin and factor Xa, making it suitable for various hematological tests and other analyses that require whole blood or plasma samples without clot formation.
Description of Lithium Heparin
- Contains the anticoagulant lithium heparin to prevent blood clotting.
- Typically has a green stopper to indicate the presence of heparin.
- Available in various sizes to accommodate different blood sample volumes.
- Ensures proper preservation of blood for tests requiring plasma or whole blood.
- Maintains blood in a liquid state for accurate hematological analyses.
Use of Lithium Heparin
- Ideal for collecting blood samples for hematological tests, such as CBCs and blood smears.
- Preserves the integrity of blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- Prevents clot formation, allowing for the preparation of plasma samples for tests.
- Suitable for monitoring conditions such as bleeding disorders and anemia based on hematological parameters.
- Ensures reliable and reproducible results in hematological investigations by preserving sample quality.
- The Lithium Heparin blood tube serves as a critical tool in the pathology lab for collecting blood samples for hematological analyses and investigations. Its anticoagulant properties help maintain the integrity of blood components, prevent clot formation, and facilitate accurate hematological testing. The tube's ability to preserve blood in a liquid state ensures reliable and consistent results in diagnosing and monitoring various blood-related conditions.
Technical Specification of Lithium Heparin
Used For: Routine & Special Biochemical Tests
Additive: Lithium Heparin 15 Unit / ml ± 10%
Effect: Heparin Prevents Clotting
Ideal for: Plasma
After Collection: Invert the tube 6 - 8 times gently. Centrifuge for
10 minutes at 3500 - 4000 RPM
Vacuum Tolerance: ± 10%
Ordering Information of Lithium Heparin
| Ref No | Draw Volume | Size (mm) |
|
| PET | Glass | ||
| VTLH2 | VTLH2G | 2 ml | 13x75 |
| VTLH3 | VTLH3G | 3 ml | 13x75 |
| VTLH4 | VTLH4G | 4 ml | 13x75 |
| VTLH5 | VTLH5G | 5 ml | 13x100 |
| VTLH6 | VTLH6G | 6 ml | 13x100 |
| VTLH7 | VTLH7G | 7 ml | 16x100 |
| VTLH8 | VTLH8G | 8 ml | 16x100 |
| VTLH9 | VTLH9G | 9 ml | 16x100 |
| VTLH10 | VTLH10G | 10 ml | 16x100 |
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Pack Size: 1200 pieces
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