{"product_id":"bd-363083-vacutainer-citrate-blood-collection-tubes-2-7-ml-with-hemogard-closure-13mm-x-75-mm-100-box","title":"Citrate Tubes BD Vacutainer Blue Top Tube 2.7 mL, 13mm x 75 mm, 100\/Pack","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCitrate Tubes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVacutainer Blue Top Tube for PT\/INR, Coagulation, \u0026amp; Hemostasis Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VODHU pdMy8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBD Vacutainer 2.7 mL Citrate Tube (Light Blue Top, Hemogard Closure, 13×75 mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a small evacuated blood-collection tube from Becton Dickinson’s Vacutainer line, specifically designed for coagulation testing. It has a \u003cstrong\u003elight blue color cap\u003c\/strong\u003e (“Hemogard” style closure) and holds a 2.7 mL draw volume. Inside, it contains \u003cstrong\u003ebuffered sodium citrate\u003c\/strong\u003e at 0.109 M (3.2%) concentration as the anticoagulant. The tube’s dimensions are 13 mm in diameter by 75 mm in length, which is a common size for coagulation tubes. The Hemogard closure means it uses a plastic flip-off cap over a rubber stopper, ensuring a sterile seal\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditive\/Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3.2% sodium citrate additive chelates calcium, preventing blood from clotting. This preserves the blood in a fluid (non-clotted) state for analysis. Importantly, the Vacutainer is factory-calibrated so that when filled to its 2.7 mL mark, the blood-to-citrate ratio is the standard 9:1 required for coagulation assays. After collection, the tube is gently inverted to mix blood with citrate. The resulting \u003cstrong\u003eplasma\u003c\/strong\u003e (obtained after centrifugation) is used for tests like PT\/INR, aPTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer and other coagulation panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e BD specifies that these citrate tubes are “designed for use in routine coagulation studies”. In practice, they are the standard light-blue-top tubes used in hospitals and labs for almost all clotting tests. Because citrate binds calcium and stops clotting, the tube must be filled properly (to ensure the 9:1 ratio) and promptly processed. Once blood is drawn, laboratories centrifuge the tube to separate plasma; the plasma is then assayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tube itself is plastic (Vacutainer Plus), with a paper label for writing patient info. The Hemogard closure is BD’s plastic flip-top (usually matching the light blue color of citrate tubes) over a rubber stopper. This design keeps the stopper clean (no metal crimp) and provides a secure, sterile seal until use. After draw, the flip cap can be removed and the rubber septum pierced by a needle to withdraw sample or add reagents. The tube is sterile and latex-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose BD Vacutainer Citrate Blood Collection Tubes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Coagulation Testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-filled with 3.2% buffered sodium citrate, these tubes provide the correct anticoagulant-to-blood ratio required for PT\/INR, APTT, D-dimer, coagulation factor assays, and fibrinogen testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHemogard Closure for Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e The innovative Hemogard cap minimizes risk of blood exposure, spillage, and contamination during handling—essential for infection control and safety in high-volume clinical environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 13mm x 75mm, 2.7 mL size ensures consistent sample volume and superior plasma yield, reducing hemolysis, clotting errors, and repeat blood draws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard dimensions ensure seamless integration with all major blood collection and laboratory analysis systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterile, Latex-Free Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every tube is individually vacuum-sealed, sterile, and latex-free for safe use with sensitive patients and rigid hospital protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted BD Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e BD Vacutainer leads the industry in blood collection products recognized for accuracy, innovation, and dependability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e BD Vacutainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrate Blood Collection Tube (Blue Top)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7 mL accurate fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13mm diameter x 75mm length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hemogard Closure (safety-engineered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2% Sodium Citrate (0.109M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medical-grade PET plastic or glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 tubes per tray (bulk value for high-throughput labs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum-sealed, ready-to-use, and latex-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue top for fast and easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoagulation Studies:\u003c\/strong\u003e PT (Prothrombin Time), APTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time), INR, D-dimer, fibrinogen, and factor assays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine Outpatient \u0026amp; 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Deliver better patient outcomes with industry-leading reliability and easy, contamination-free use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VODHU pdMy8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e In short, the BD Vacutainer 2.7 mL, 13×75 mm, light-blue-top tube is a sodium citrate anticoagulant tube (3.2% buffered citrate) used for coagulation blood tests. It features a Hemogard plastic closure (light-blue flip cap) which ensures sterility. 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