Up to 70% of clinical decisions are based on information derived from lab test results.1
However, approximately 12 million U.S. adults are impacted by outpatient diagnostic errors each year.2 Inaccurate diagnostics can lead to repeated specimen collection, unnecessary treatment, longer length of stay, delay in treatment, increased costs and decreased patient satisfaction.1
Hemolysis
Hemolysis can produce interference and bias in different laboratory tests and is the most common reason for specimen rejection3
Incorrect blood collection
Incorrect blood collection tube fill volume, which is the cause for specimen rejection in 10-20% of cases, can lead to erroneous lab results due to improper additive-to-blood ratio, delayed results and the need to redraw samples1,3
Voted #1 by lab professionals for sample quality and analytical accuracy4*
Lab professionals trust BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes for providing analytical accuracy and sample quality4*
BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes support reliability, accuracy and integrity in the specimen pathway so clinicians get a quality specimen the first time.
Clinically supported
by numerous clinical studies demonstrating efficacy, performance characteristics and ease of use on a vast array of analytes and diagnostic platforms4,5
Enhanced safety
BD Vacutainer® tubes with BD Hemogard™ safety closures enhance healthcare and lab personnel safety in comparison to blood collection tubes with conventional stoppers5
Trusted
Based on a survey of 225 laboratory professionals, BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes were consistently rated higher or equivalent to key competitor brands at delivering sample quality and analytical accuracy4
Broad portfolio of blood collection tubes
Choose BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes for analytical accuracy and sample quality
BD offers a broad portfolio of blood collection tubes spanning the continuum of laboratory needs. BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes are consistently rated higher or equivalent to key competitor brands at delivering sample quality for hematology, coagulation, chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring and cardiac assay groups.4,5*
Learn more about the BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tube portfolio of products
Convenience of gel separation with the added advantage of eliminating additional transfers2
BD Vacutainer® PST™ Tubes contain spray-coated lithium heparin and a polymer gel for plasma separation. BD Vacutainer® PST™ Lithium Heparin Tubes block the clotting cascade and produce a whole blood/plasma sample. The polymer gel offers a stable barrier separating plasma from cells during transportation and storage.2
BD Vacutainer® SST™ Tubes are coated with micronized silica particles to accelerate clotting and contain a polymer gel for serum separation. Samples processed in these tubes are used for clinical laboratory testing in chemistry and for the monitoring of certain therapeutic drugs.2
BD Vacutainer® SST™ Tubes provide an efficient means of serum sample preparation and help to improve laboratory workflow.2
BD Vacutainer® RST™ Tubes combine the advantages of a thrombin-based clot activator with a gel barrier, enabling rapid results compared to other serum tubes. A 5-minute clotting time makes this tube appropriate for testing and workflows looking to improve test turnaround and workflow efficiencies compared to historical tube clotting time requirements.2,3
The #1 choice in heparin tubes by lab professionals1*
BD Vacutainer® Heparin Tubes are spray-coated with either lithium heparin or sodium heparin. Samples collected in these tubes are used for chemistry determinations in plasma.2
The #1 choice in citrate tubes by lab professionals1*
BD Vacutainer® Citrate Tubes with 3.2% buffered sodium citrate solution are used for routine coagulation studies.2 All BD Vacutainer® plastic coagulation tubes have a 360° etched fill indicator noting the minimum fill level to help ensure a correct blood-to-additive ratio.2
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To learn about BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes in your facility, request more information from a BD Representative
Reference
*Based on the average survey responses of 225 laboratory professionals, including laboratory directors, laboratory managers and laboratory technicians, BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes were consistently rated higher or equivalent compared to key competitor brands at delivering sample quality and analytical accuracy. Data collected in 2018.
Kaushik N, Green S. MLO Med Lab Obs. 2014;46(5)22-6.
Singh H et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23(9):727-31.
Lippi G et al. Diagnosis. 2019;6(1)25-31.
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