{"product_id":"bd-vacutainer-bloedbuizen-k2e-edta-3ml-100-stuks-368856","title":"BD Vacutainer blood tubes K2E (EDTA) - 3ml - 100 pieces - 368856","description":"\u003cp\u003ePack of 100 pieces of BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes with EDTA.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eContents: 3ml recording volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSize: 13x75mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eEquipped with a Hemogard closure.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese Vacutainer blood tubes are used when drawing blood. The tubes contain a vacuum that allows them to draw the blood from the vein itself. A vacutainer is connected to a venoject, which is the actual needle with holder for the tube. This type of vacutainer has a Hemogard closure\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vacutainer blood tubes are available in various types with caps in various colours. This color cap has a meaning. It indicates the anticoagulant that is processed in the tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA tube with a pink cap is coated with ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is EDTA?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEDTA has an anticoagulant function by chelating with Ca ions that are essential for clotting. Because EDTA forms a complex with calcium, it is no longer available for clotting. EDTA causes swelling of the blood cells and platelets after a few hours. A blood sample with a purple cap should therefore be examined as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medische Vakhandel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55397720228143,"sku":"368856","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/8754\/2831\/files\/1402055_7976.webp?v=1773827577","url":"https:\/\/medischevakhandel.nl\/en\/products\/bd-vacutainer-blood-tubes-k2e-edta-3ml-100-pieces-368856","provider":"Medische Vakhandel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}