Vacutainer tubes may contain additional substances that preserve blood for processing in a medical laboratory. Using the wrong tube may make the blood sample unusable for the intended purpose.

BD offers a comprehensive range of solutions spanning the entire specimen management continuum and beyond—starting with the clinically-differentiated BD Vacutainer ® range of blood and urine …

Dec 14, 2025 · The Vacutainer system is a standardized method for collecting blood samples, though “Vacutainer” is technically a brand name for the closed, evacuated tube blood collection system. This …

Jul 17, 2025 · At its core, a vacutainer is a sterile tube engineered with a unique vacuum seal that enables precise blood volume collection. The colored rubber stopper indicates specific test …

Oct 1, 2025 · What is a Vacutainer? A Vacutainer is a blood collection device that uses a vacuum to draw blood into a tube. It consists of a needle, a holder, and a collection tube. The vacuum inside the …

BD Vacutainer® Tubes, Needles and Holders are used together as a system for the collection of venous blood. BD Vacutainer® Tubes are used to transport and process blood for testing serum, plasma or …

Aug 19, 2025 · Vacutainer tubes are sterile glass or plastic tubes used to safely collect and store blood for lab tests. First developed by BD in the 1940s, they’ve become a global standard.

Sep 28, 2023 · A vacutainer tube is a type of blood collection tube used in healthcare settings to collect and store blood samples for laboratory testing. These tubes come in various sizes and colors, each …

e BD Vacutainer® System The BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection System is a closed evacuated system, which consists of a sterile double-ended needle with safety valve, BD Vacutainer® One-Use holder …

We evaluated a clinical chemistry panel of analytes using capillary blood collected and stored in Microtainers®. Samples are stable at ambient temperature for 24 h, allowing for transportation by …