Blood Separation Tubes

2015-01-13

azim58 - Blood Separation Tubes


BD Microtainer Serum Separator Tubes

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Product insert
http://www.bd.com/vacutainer/pdfs/microtainer_tubes_VDP40093.pdf

Protocol
PROCEDURE FOR SERUM / PLASMA SEPARATION:
  1. Serum Separation: allow blood to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Plasma Separation: invert tube 8-10 times to assure anticoagulation.
  1. Place sample in centrifuge or centrifuge adapter as necessary, taking
care to balance the system.
  1. Centrifuge as follows:

o Gel Tubes
- 90 seconds

o Non-Gel Tubes
- 3 minutes


o Gel Tubes
- 6000-15000 g

o Non-Gel Tubes
- Minimum 2000 g


  1. Remove tube from centrifuge. Serum/Plasma is ready for use and may be
pipetted directly into analyzer cup.

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Storage of Sera

Availability
2-9-12 I have to bags in the 4 C fridge.
11-18-11 We have a lot in the 4C in the middle hallway in two boxes.