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Vacutainer Tubes Lavender EDTA k2 4ml
VACUCARE Tubes Lavender EDTA k2, 4ml, Pack/100
Lavender EDTA (K2) Vacutainer tubes (4ml) are primarily used in hematology for tests like the Complete Blood Count (CBC), blood smears, and blood typing/crossmatching, where the EDTA anticoagulant prevents clotting, preserving blood cell morphology and ensuring accurate cell counts for diagnosing infections, anemia, and leukemia. They collect whole blood or EDTA plasma for various diagnostics, including molecular studies, keeping samples stable for analysis.
Vacutainer Tubes Lavender EDTA k2 4ml
Key Uses
Complete Blood Count (CBC): Essential for measuring red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin, and hematocrit.
Blood Smear Analysis: Allows microscopic examination of blood cell appearance, shape, and size.
Blood Typing & Crossmatching: Used in blood banking to ensure compatibility for transfusions, often with pink-top EDTA tubes for this specific purpose.
Molecular Diagnostics: For DNA/RNA analysis, though often white-top EDTA tubes are preferred for nucleic acids.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): Measures how fast red blood cells settle, indicating inflammation.
Why EDTA K2?
Anticoagulant: K2 EDTA (Potassium salt of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is spray-coated inside the tube to bind calcium, stopping the clotting cascade.
Preserves Cells: Prevents cell deterioration and maintains their natural state, critical for accurate cell counts and morphology.
Color-Coded: The lavender top provides quick visual identification for lab staff, reducing errors.
