BDItem # 368587MPN 368587

Tube Vacutainer Plastic Fluoride Glucose 4.0 mL Gray, 100/Pk

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Vacutainer Tube Plastic Fluoride Glucose 4.0 mL Gray, 1000/Cs

BD Vacutainer Glucose Plus is a plastic tube with light gray conventional closure and Paper label.

Additive: Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate Additive

Venous Blood Collection Tube

Conventional Closure

Color Code: Gray

Dimensions: 13 X 75 mm

Sterile

Plastic Translucent Tube

Type: Glucose Determination

Volume: 4 mL

Manufacturer: BD
Sold By: Pack of 100

How accurate is this vacutainer in measuring glucose levels compared to other tubes?

This vacutainer is specifically designed for glucose determination, using sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate to stabilize glucose levels, which typically enhances accuracy in glucose testing. [Manufacturer Info]

What should clinicians be aware of when handling and storing these vacutainers to ensure their sterility?

Clinicians should store these sterile vacutainers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and handle them with clean gloves to maintain sterility and prevent contamination. [Product Specs][Manufacturer Info]

Can these glucose determination tubes be used for any type of patient, or are there specific contraindications?

These tubes are generally suitable for most patients requiring glucose level testing, but clinicians should verify patient-specific factors that may influence blood collection, such as allergies to additives. [Manufacturer Info]

How long can blood samples be stored in these tubes before testing, and does this affect the results?

Blood samples in these tubes should ideally be tested within 24 hours of collection, as prolonged storage may affect glucose stability despite the presence of stabilizing additives. [Manufacturer Info]

What is the benefit of having sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate as additives in this product?

Sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate serve as glycolysis inhibitors, which prevent glucose degradation in the blood sample, ensuring more accurate and reliable glucose level readings. [Manufacturer Info]

Tube Vacutainer Plastic Fluoride Glucose 4.0 mL Gray, 100/Pk

Tube Vacutainer Plastic Fluoride Glucose 4.0 mL Gray, 100/Pk

Tube Vacutainer Plastic Fluoride Glucose 4.0 mL Gray, 100/Pk

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