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EDTA K2 TUBES
Description
EDTA salts (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) are used to anticoagulate whole blood for haematological investigations as the cellular components of the blood are particularly well preserved by EDTA. It works as an anticoagulant as it forms complexes with metal ions such
as calcium, therefore inhibiting the coagulation cascade.Anticoagulation with EDTA is irreversible.
The EDTA concentration in BD Vacutainer® Tubes is 1.8 mg per mL of complete blood when the fill level is correct, as recommended by the ICSH (International Council Society of Haematology)1. The ICSH recommends dipotassium EDTA salt (K2EDTA) for haematological
investigation. BD Vacutainer® plastic tubes are available with spray dried K2EDTA and K3EDTA.
4ML Specifications:
• Size: 13 x 75MM
• Specification: K2 EDTA
• Material: PET
• Label: Block
• Cap colour: Purple
6ML Specifications:
• Size: 13 x 100MM
• Specification: K2 EDTA
• Material: PET
• Label: Block
• Cap colour: Purple
10ML Specifications:
• Size: 16x100mm
• Specification: K2 EDTA
• Material: PET
• Label: Block
• Cap colour: Purple
Item says it is out of stock, can I still order it? Yes you can still order any item that appears on our website. The item will then be placed on back order, once it arrives into our warehouse, we will ship it out ASAP.
Hardware items? Some hardware items can be customised which is why we don't keep many in our warehouse. If you place an order for one, we will order it in for you and possibly have it shipped directly to you.
Cold chain items must be placed on a separate order from other items as they are shipped separately and have a separate/different freight charge.
This product is a Special Order Item it is non-returnable/refundable and must be ordered in.
For more information about Special Order Items please view our T&C's on these items here.
Freight will be calculated during checkout. You must list your delivery address as a physical address. We cannot deliver to P.O. boxes etc.
Delivery times (with all items in stock): Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne: ETA 1-2 business days. All other locations 2-3 business days. Freight times are dependant on courier companies.
Pick up not available.
Hardware/bulky deliveries: To be organised once purchased.
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