A vacuum blood collection tube is a sterile medical container used to collect, store, and transport blood samples for laboratory testing. It is designed with a pre-set vacuum that draws a specific amount of blood directly from a vein when connected to a needle and collection system.
Main components
Tube body: Usually made of plastic or glass
Vacuum chamber: Creates negative pressure to draw blood into the tube
Vacuum Blood Collection Tube
A vacuum blood collection tube is a sterile medical container used to collect, store, and transport blood samples for laboratory testing. It is designed with a pre-set vacuum that draws a specific amount of blood directly from a vein when connected to a needle and collection system.
Main components
Tube body: Usually made of plastic or glass
Vacuum chamber: Creates negative pressure to draw blood into the tube
Stopper/cap: Color-coded closure indicating additives inside
Additives: Chemicals that preserve blood or prepare it for specific tests