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BD A-Line™ Arterial Blood Collection Syringes
BD A-Line™ syringes are used for blood collection by manual aspiration and are supplied without needles. They are designed to be used for arterial blood collection from an arterial line, and are available in 1 mL and 3 mL slip tip, and 3 mL BD Luer-Lok™ syringes.
High-quality results
Diagnostic accuracy
Handling and compatibility
Good critical care test results depend on the quality and integrity of blood gas samples; quality samples depend on blood gas syringes designed to minimise preanalytical variables.1
The BD blood collection syringes are spray-coated with calcium-balanced Lithium heparin enabling easy dissolution to minimise clotting and dilution errors without compromising analyte measurements;
- anticoagulates the sample after mixing2
- meets the IFCC guidelines for heparin concentration in blood for dry heparin plastic syringes3
BD A-Line™ Blood Collection Syringe has been validated, and demonstrated stability for the following critical care analytes2:
- Blood gases: pH, pCO2, pO2
- Electrolytes: ionised calcium (iCa), sodium (Na), potassium (K), chloride (Cl)
- Metabolites: glucose (GLU) and lactate (LACT)
- Hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct)
- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (CREA)
BD A-Line™ Arterial Blood Collection Syringes are engineered to preserve sample integrity:
The syringes are spray-dried with calcium-balance Lithium heparin and maintains the blood additive ratio during aspiration.
The BD Hemogard™ style cap2
- provides a secure closure, minimising contact with blood during handling and transport of the sample
- forms an airtight seal to help preserve sample integrity
Port compatibility
- designed to fit Point of Care Test instrument with a Luer-slip female connector
- compatible connections with Luer-slip and Luer-lok™ devices e.g. Arterial-line catheters
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BD A-Line™ Arterial Blood Collection Syringes |
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Cat. No. |
Syringe volume (mL) |
Recommended fill volume (mL) |
Units of heparin* (IU per syringe / per mL of blood**) |
Gauge |
Needle length |
Connection |
Tip Cap |
Case / Qty |
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364356 |
1.0 |
0.6 |
30 / 50 |
- |
- |
Slip tip |
Conventional |
100 |
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364378 |
3.0 |
1.6 |
80 / 50 |
- |
- |
BD Luer-Lok™ |
BD Hemogard™ |
100 |
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364376 |
3.0 |
1.6 |
80 / 50 |
- |
- |
Slip tip |
Conventional |
100 |
* Spray-dried, calcium-balanced lithium heparin
** At recommended fill volume
Please note, not all products, services or features of products and services may be available in your local area. Please check with your local BD representative.
References
- Pramod et al. Interpretation of arterial blood gas. Indian J Critical Care Medicine. June 2010.
- Data on file. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Becton, Dickinson and Company.
- Burnett RW, Covington AK, Fogh-Andersen N, et al. International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC). Scientific Division. Committee on pH, Blood Gases and Electrolytes. Approved IFCC recommendations on whole blood sampling, transport and storage for simultaneous determination of pH, blood gases and electrolytes. Eur J Clin Chem Clin Biochem. 1995;33:247-253.
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