VACUETTE 9NC Sodium Citrate Coagulation Tube 3.5 mL – PK/50EA is a sterile evacuated venous blood collection tube designed for coagulation testing. The tube contains 3.2% sodium citrate and provides a nominal 3.5 mL filling volume for collection of citrated whole-blood specimens used in coagulation laboratory workflows.
The clear 13 × 75 mm tube features a light-blue pull cap with black identification ring and a non-ridged tube configuration. PET construction provides a durable alternative to glass while maintaining specimen visibility during collection, handling, and processing.
Key Features
| 3.2% Sodium Citrate | 3.5 mL Fill Volume | Coagulation Testing |
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| Anticoagulant formulation for citrated blood specimens | Standardized nominal collection volume | Designed for coagulation laboratory workflows |
| Light-Blue Pull Cap | Clear PET Tube | Compact 13 × 75 mm Size |
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| Color-coded closure with black identification ring | Provides specimen visibility and durable handling | Standard blood collection tube dimensions |
| Sterile | Non-Ridged Tube | Bulk Laboratory Packaging |
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| Supplied sterile for venous blood collection | Conventional non-ridged configuration | 50 tubes per pack and 1,200 per case |
Specifications
| Attribute | Details | Attribute | Details |
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| Brand | VACUETTE | Manufacturer | Greiner Bio-One |
| MPN | 454332 | Product Type | Coagulation Blood Collection Tube |
| Application | Venous Blood Collection | Nominal Volume | 3.5 mL |
| Additive | Sodium Citrate | Concentration | 3.2% |
| Tube Material | Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) | Tube Color | Clear |
| Dimensions | 13 × 75 mm | Closure Type | Pull Cap |
| Closure Color | Light Blue / Black Ring | Tube Type | Non-Ridged |
| Sterility | Sterile | Collection Type | Evacuated |
| Product Packaging | CS/24PK/50EA | Minimum Selling Unit | PK/50EA |
| Tubes per Pack | 50 | Tubes per Case | 1,200 |
| UNSPSC | 41104107 | Clinical Category | Coagulation Testing |
The manufacturer currently confirms MPN 454332 as a sterile 3.5 mL 9NC coagulation sodium citrate 3.2% tube with 50 tubes per inner pack and 1,200 per carton.
Warnings
| Correct Fill Volume | Proper Mixing | Specimen Handling |
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| Fill the tube according to validated collection procedures to maintain the intended blood-to-additive relationship | Gently invert according to laboratory protocol after collection | Follow established coagulation specimen handling requirements |
| Single Use | Package Integrity | Biological Safety |
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| Do not reuse blood collection tubes | Do not use damaged, opened, or compromised tubes | Treat all collected blood specimens as potentially infectious |
| Expiration Dating | Centrifugation | Disposal |
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| Verify expiration date before use | Process and centrifuge according to the applicable test and laboratory procedure | Dispose of used tubes and biological material according to facility procedures and applicable regulations |