Overview of Blood Collection Tubes

This document provides detailed specifications for various blood collection tubes, including their additives, cap colors, tube materials, sizes, and packaging quantities.

1. Tube Additives and Corresponding Cap Colors

• No Additive: Red cap (Plain tube)
• Separatory Gel & Coagulant: Lemon cap (SST tube)
• Coagulant: Orange cap (Serum tube)
• EDTA K2/EDTA K3: Purple cap (EDTA tube)
• 3.8% Sodium Citrate (1:4): Black cap (ESR tube)
• 3.2% Sodium Citrate (1:9): Blue cap (PT tube)
• Sodium/Lithium Heparin: Green cap (Heparin tube)
• Potassium Oxalate & Sodium Fluoride: Grey cap (Glucose/Oxalate tube)

2. Tube Materials and Sizes

• Materials: Glass or PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) depending on tube type
• Common tube dimensions: 13x75 mm, 13x100 mm, and 8x120 mm

3. Packaging Details

• Packaging quantities vary between 1200 to 1800 pieces per carton depending on tube type and size

4. Additional Medical Supplies

The document also references infusion therapy products including:

• Infusion Set
• Transfusion Set
• Extension Set
• Infusion Set with Burette

Critical Information and Recommendations

• Each tube type is color-coded for easy identification of additives and intended use.
• Material choice (Glass or PET) may affect compatibility and handling.
• Contact the supplier for customized requirements beyond the standard specifications.