BD Vacutainer® PST™ II Tubes

The BD Vacutainer® PST™ II tubes are provided with separating gel and spray-dried lithium heparin additives. The heparin mixes efficiently with the patient's blood sample and guarantees optimal anticoagulation when filled to the correct level. Sun-protected storage at 4-25 °C is recommended, but the sample remains stable for at least 24 hours even when stored at 20-25 °C.

The heparin complies with pharmaceutical standards and contains no preservatives that could interfere with the analysis. After centrifugation, the separating gel forms a secure diffusion barrier between plasma and the solid cell components, so that re-mixing is prevented. There is a small risk of microclot and fibrin formation.

Product Details

• BD Vacutainer® PST™ II Tubes
• Plasma tubes with separating gel & spray-dried lithium heparin additives
• Optimal anticoagulation with correct filling level
• Efficient mixing of blood with heparin
• Store at 4-25 °C, protected from direct sunlight
• Gel forms a barrier between plasma & cells after centrifugation
• Sample stable up to 24 h at 20-25 °C
• Reliable laboratory results
• Short centrifugation times
• Heparin meets pharmaceutical standards
• Without preservatives
• No impairment of analysis
• Low risk of microclots and fibrin
• Specification: Lithium heparin (17 IU/ml) and separating gel
• Volume: 8 ml
• Size: 16 x 100 ml
• Closure: Hemogard
• Plug colour: light green
• Equipped with paper label
• Material: PET
• Delivery contents: 100 blood collection tubes

Centrifugation Conditions

• 1300-2000 x g for 10 minutes at 18-25 °C
• 3000 x g for 5 minutes at 18-25 °C (according to BD study VS 7513)