EDTA Tube

Product Overview:

EDTA Tube is a vacuum blood collection tube with EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) as anticoagulant, available in purple/lavender cap. Widely used for haematology, CBC, and blood grouping tests. Available in sizes 3ml to 10ml with pre-measured K2-EDTA or K3-EDTA additive for accurate results

Details

Indication
Pack Size
Available Sizes
Cap Colour
Additive / Anticoagulant
Material
Sterility
Shelf Life
Storage Condition
Regulatory / Compliance
Special Features
Precautions

    • Complete Blood Count (CBC), haematology tests, blood grouping, Rh typing, cross-matching, ESR, peripheral blood smear, and thalassaemia screening.

  • Primary Packaging

    Individual vacuum tube with rubber stopper cap

  • Secondary Packaging

    100 Tubes per Printed Box with Insert

  • Tertiary Packaging

    7-Ply Export Shipper

  • 3 ml, 4 ml, 5 ml, 6 ml, 8 ml, 10 ml

    • Purple / Lavender (as per international colour coding standard for EDTA tubes)

  • K2-EDTA (Dipotassium EDTA) as anticoagulant to prevent blood from clotting by chelating calcium ions

  • PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) plastic tube body with rubber stopper and purple LDPE cap

  • Non-sterile; for in-vitro diagnostic use only

  • 18 months from date of manufacture

  • Store at room temperature (15-30°C); avoid direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures

  • CE Marked; complies with ISO 6710 and ICSH (International Council for Standardization in Haematology) guidelines

  • Pre-measured K2-EDTA additive; color-coded purple/lavender cap; vacuum-sealed for accurate fill volume; prevents clotting without affecting cell morphology

  • For in-vitro diagnostic use only; mix gently by inversion (8-10 times) after collection; do not shake vigorously; process within 4 hours of collection

Reason of use

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Used to collect blood for Complete Blood Count (CBC) tests including RBC, WBC, platelets, haemoglobin, and haematocrit measurement.

Blood Grouping & Cross-Matching

Used for ABO blood grouping, Rh typing, and cross-matching prior to blood transfusion to ensure compatibility.

Haematology & ESR Testing

Used for haematological investigations including ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate), peripheral blood smear, and thalassaemia screening.

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