No Additive
A No Additive blood tube, also known as a plain red top tube, is a type of blood collection tube that does not contain any additives or clot activators. It is used for collecting whole blood samples without any chemical interference or manipulation.
Description of No Additive
- Does not contain any additives, preserving the natural state of the blood sample.
- Typically has a red stopper, similar to clot activator tubes, for easy identification.
- Available in various sizes to accommodate different blood sample volumes.
- Suitable for tests that require whole blood samples, such as blood typing, CBC (complete blood count), and blood glucose testing.
- Does not interfere with coagulation studies, as there are no additives present to affect clotting.
Use of No Additive
- Ideal for collecting blood samples for tests that do not require serum or plasma separation.
- Allows for the analysis of whole blood components, giving a comprehensive view of the patient's blood profile.
- Suitable for hematological studies, such as cell morphology assessment, hemoglobin levels, and white blood cell count.
- Preserves the natural state of the blood sample for tests that do not require additives.
- Can be used for research purposes where an unaltered blood sample is necessary for analysis.
- The No Additive blood tube is a simple yet crucial tool in the pathology lab, enabling the collection of unaltered whole blood samples for various diagnostic tests and research purposes. Its lack of additives ensures the integrity of the blood sample, making it suitable for a range of hematological studies and tests that do not require serum or plasma separation.
Technical Specification of No Additive
Used For: Biochemistry, Serology & Immunology
Additive: No Additive
Effect: Blood Clotting
Ideal for: Serum
After Collection: After 30 minutes centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3500-4000 RPM
Vacuum Tolerance: ± 10%
Ordering Information of No Additive
| Ref No | Draw Volume | Size (mm) |
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| PET | Glass | ||
| VTNA2 | VTNA2G | 2 ml | 13x75 |
| VTNA3 | VTNA3G | 3 ml | 13x75 |
| VTNA4 | VTNA4G | 4 ml | 13x75 |
| VTNA5 | VTNA5G | 5 ml | 13x100 |
| VTNA6 | VTNA6G | 6 ml | 13x100 |
| VTNA7 | VTNA7G | 7 ml | 16x100 |
| VTNA8 | VTNA8G | 8 ml | 16x100 |
| VTNA9 | VTNA9G | 9 ml | 16x100 |
| VTNA10 | VTNA10G | 10 ml | 16x100 |
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Pack Size: 1200 pieces
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