Blood Collection Tubes

Blood collection tubes are crucial innovations employed in clinical laboratory to process, preserve and transport blood specimens for analysis. Hence these tubes are particularly made in a way that they do not affect the blood samples’ results by the laboratories. There are different kinds of blood collection tubes depending on the type of additive they contain such as anticoagulant, clot promoting solution or preservative solutions for the blood sample to be used on various tests. Each type of test, body fluid, primary reagents or other specific uses of the tubes is indicated by the colour of the tubes as follows: Glucose, Blood Chemistries, Coagulation Studies etc. They are significant for determining the precise forms of the disease and the proper treatment in medical practice.

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Clot Activator Tube

Coagulation tube is added with coagulant, activating thrombin and converting the soluble fibrinogen into non-soluble fibrin polymer, which further become fibrin aggregates. Coagulation tube is used for rapid biochemical analysis in the emergency setting. Our coagulation tube also contains blood glucose stabilizer and replaces the traditional blood glucose anti-coagulation tube. Thus, no anti-coagulation agent such as sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate or sodium fluoride/heparin sodium is needed for the tests of blood glucose and glucose tolerance.

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Description

A Clot Activator Tube is a blood collection tube containing a clot activator, a substance that speeds up the blood clotting process to quickly yield a serum sample. This tube is essential in clinical and laboratory settings where serum is required for tests, especially in biochemical and immunological analyses. The clot activator is typically silica particles that trigger the clotting cascade, enabling faster serum separation and reducing the wait time before centrifugation.

Features of Clot Activator Tube

Rapid Clot Formation: Contains a clot activator that initiates coagulation, ensuring faster clotting for serum preparation.
Serum Yield: The tube facilitates the production of clear serum, making it suitable for tests requiring precise biochemical measurements.
No Additive Interference: Since the tube does not use anticoagulants, there’s minimal risk of interference, making it suitable for sensitive assays.
Durable Material: Constructed from glass or PET to maintain sample integrity and support high-speed centrifugation.
Color-Coded for Easy Use: Typically red or yellow in color to distinguish it from other tubes, streamlining workflow in busy labs.
Versatile and Reliable: Suitable for a variety of tests and compatible with most standard lab equipment.

Applications of Clot Activator Tube

Biochemical Testing: Used in tests for liver function, kidney function, and lipid profiles, where accurate serum is essential.
Immunology and Serology: Ideal for immunoassays, antibody, and antigen tests, as well as other serological analyses.
Hormone and Enzyme Tests: Effective for hormone and enzyme level testing, providing reliable and interference-free serum.
Nutritional and Metabolic Studies: Essential for assessments of vitamins, minerals, and metabolic markers in serum.
Toxicology Screening: Used for drug and toxin screenings that require serum samples without anticoagulant interference.