Using an evacuated blood collection system to draw blood has many advantages. These include a constant high quality of samples, analysis results, and minimized risk of infection for staff responsible for collecting and processing blood samples. Plastic evacuated blood collection tubes are much safer than traditional glass vessels. Glass containers had been exclusively used in the past because it was impossible to preserve vacuum for long periods of time in other materials. Plastic evacuated blood collection tubes are as clear as glass but are unbreakable. This protects the phlebotomist, laboratory workers, and other healthcare workers.
VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes
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VACUETTE® Blood Collection TubesThe advantages of using an evacuated blood collection system made out of plastic has been well known for a long time. It is of the greatest importance to produce high quality samples and analysis results, along with minimized risk of infection to staff. Greiner Bio-One can offer a complete range of evacuated blood collection tubes made out of virtually unbreakable PET-plastic. All of them are equipped with a unique safety cap, which also offers maximum security to healthcare workers. Coagulation is a critical testing area proving to be a challenge to some manufacturers. Not for us at Greiner. The innovative “Sandwich Tube” for coagulation tests consists of two parts. An inner and an outer tube. The outer tube is manufactured from PET and ensures that the vacuum is preserved for a long time. The inner tube made out of polypropylene keeps the volume of the additive constant. Thanks to the double walls, the VACUETTE “Sandwich tube” has a long shelf life, even without additional packaging.
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Aspiration method: The S-Monovette® and needle are assembled immediately prior to collection. After venipuncture, the plunger is withdrawn slowly until the tube is filled. Vacuum method: A vacuum is formed immediately prior to collection by locking the piston into the base of the S-Monovette® and breaking off the plunger. After the vein is punctured, the evacuated S-Monovette® is connected to the needle.
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The S-Monovette® is an enclosed multiple-sampling blood collection system that utilizes either an aspiration or vacuum method of collection. The aspiration method of collection virtually eliminates syringe draws and provides a closed connection for line draws. The system includes tubes in a full range of volumes and additives, multi-sampling needles with pre-assembled holders, needle protection devices, and safety winged blood collection sets.
Safety Features and Benefits: Using the S-Monovette® aspiration method of collection minimizes needlestick injuries by eliminating the practice of drawing blood from a vein or in-line system into a syringe and back sticking into a blood tube. The all-plastic screw cap tubes minimize breakage and the aerosol effect. The multi-sampling needles with pre-assembled holders are not reusable and prevent any risk of needlestick injury that may occur by unscrewing a contaminated needle from the holder. |
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