The innovative VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes made out of virtually unbreakable PET plastic have set the standard on today‘s market. They provide improved safety and hygiene during specimen collection procedures with the advantage of being as clear as glass.
Most VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes contain chemical additives, which in combination with the pre-determined vacuum guarantee the correct mixing ratio for the blood sample. Reliable results and simple application make VACUETTE® the primary vessel for all current analysis instruments. All the tubes have the CE-mark and most are US FDA cleared.
Glucose
VACUETTE® glucose tubes contain sodium fluoride as a glycolysis inhibitor. The anticoagulants K3EDTA, potassium oxalate or sodium heparin prevent the blood from clotting. The citrate/citric acid buffer reduces the pH value in the sample immediately after blood collection leading to an instant stabilization of glucose. Depending on the test system, VACUETTE® glucose tubes can also be used for lactate assays, with in most cases sodium fluoride being used in combination with potassium oxalate.