Sodium Citrate 3.8%

A Sodium Citrate 3.8% blood tube is a specialized blood collection tube that contains an anticoagulant in the form of 3.8% trisodium citrate solution. This additive helps prevent the blood from clotting by binding to calcium ions, making it suitable for coagulation studies and tests that require plasma separation.

Description of Sodium Citrate 3.8%

Contains 3.8% trisodium citrate solution as an anticoagulant.
Typically has a light blue stopper to indicate the presence of sodium citrate.
Available in various sizes to accommodate different blood sample volumes.
Ensures proper preservation of blood for coagulation testing.
Maintains blood in a liquid state by chelating calcium ions to prevent clotting.

Use of Sodium Citrate 3.8%

Essential for coagulation studies, such as PT (prothrombin time) and APTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) tests.
Preserves the blood sample in liquid form for accurate assessment of clotting factors.
Prevents clot formation, allowing for the separation of plasma from cellular components.
Ideal for monitoring patients on anticoagulant therapy or investigating bleeding disorders.
Ensures reliable and reproducible coagulation test results by maintaining the integrity of the sample.
The Sodium Citrate 3.8% blood tube is a critical tool in the pathology lab for conducting coagulation tests and monitoring patients with bleeding disorders or on anticoagulant therapy. Its anticoagulant properties enable the preservation of blood in a liquid state, facilitating accurate assessment of clotting factors and providing reliable results for various coagulation studies.

Technical Specification of Sodium Citrate 3.8%

Used For: ESR Test

Additive: Sodium Citrate 3.8%

Effect: Sodium Citrate prevents clotting

Ideal for: Whole Blood

After Collection: Invert the tube 6 - 8 times gently.

Vacuum Tolerance: ± 10%

Ordering Information of Sodium Citrate 3.8%

Ref No		Draw Volume	Size (mm)
PET	Glass	Draw Volume	Size (mm)
VTESR2	VTESR2G	2 ml	13x75
-	VTESR128G	1.28 ml	8x120

Sodium Citrate 3.8%