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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Gel & Clot Activator Tube

Coagulant is coated on the inner wall of the blood-collecting tube, accelerating blood coagulation and minimizing testing duration. Tube contains separation gel, which completely separates blood liquid component (serum) from solid component (blood cells) and aggregates both components inside the tube with barrier. Product can be used for blood biochemistry tests (liver function, renal function, myocardial enzyme function, amylase function, etc), serum electrolyte tests (serum potassium, sodium, chloride, calcium, phosphate, etc), thyroid function, AIDS, tumor markers, serum immunology, drug testing, etc.

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Description

The Gel & Clot Activator Tube is a blood collection tube featuring both a clot activator and a gel separator. The clot activator, usually silica particles, accelerates the coagulation process, while the gel forms a physical barrier between the blood clot and the serum after centrifugation. This tube is essential for collecting high-quality serum samples for biochemical, immunological, and serological tests, as the gel barrier keeps the serum stable and prevents contamination, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of lab results.

Features of Gel & Clot Activator Tube

Rapid Serum Separation: The clot activator promotes fast clot formation, ensuring a quicker process to obtain serum.
Gel Separator Barrier: The tube includes a gel that forms a barrier between the clot and serum upon centrifugation, preventing re-mixing and protecting serum integrity.
Enhanced Stability: The gel barrier keeps serum stable for longer periods, making it suitable for transportation and delayed analysis.
High Clarity Serum Yield: Designed to produce clear serum with minimal cellular contamination, ideal for precise diagnostic tests.
Standardized Volume and Durability: Constructed from durable PET or glass materials and available in standardized volumes, supporting consistent lab procedures.
Easy Identification: Typically features a gold or red/gray color cap, ensuring clear distinction from other tubes in clinical settings.

Applications of Gel & Clot Activator Tube

Biochemical Assays: Used in liver function, kidney function, and cholesterol level tests, offering high-quality serum for accurate biochemical measurements.
Hormone and Enzyme Testing: Ideal for hormone assays and enzyme level testing, benefiting from the serum’s clarity and stability.
Immunology and Serology: Suited for immunoassays, antibody tests, and antigen detection, as the gel barrier maintains sample purity.
Drug and Toxicology Screening: Used in drug level and toxicology tests where serum stability is crucial to obtaining reliable results.
Nutritional and Metabolic Studies: Suitable for vitamin, mineral, and other metabolic assessments in serum due to its high sample integrity.