1.8mL BD Vacutainer Blood Collection Tubes with Buffered Sodium Citrate (Light Blue)

1.8mL BD Vacutainer Blood Collection Tubes with Buffered Sodium Citrate (Light Blue) - Case of 1000 - BD 

The 1.8mL BD Vacutainer Blue Top Tube with Buffered sodium citrate (0.109M, 3.2%) offers a reliable way to collect blood for serum testing. Healthcare professionals often use it for routine blood draws in clinics and laboratories. The Buffered Sodium Citrate inside the tube speeds up the clotting process. As a result, it helps produce clean serum quickly after centrifugation.

BD uses durable PET plastic to build the tube, so it resists breaking during handling. The vacuum inside the tube draws exactly 1.8mL of blood, which ensures consistent sample volume with every use. In addition, the Buffered Sodium Citrate interior keeps blood cells from sticking to the walls and allows smooth flow into the tube.

The BD Hemogard™ Closure improves user safety. This protective cap design keeps blood from splashing or contacting the user when opening the tube. It also helps reduce the risk of contamination in busy medical settings. 

BD Vacutainer Citrate Tubes with 3.2% buffered sodium citrate solution are used for routine coagulation studies. All BD Vacutainer plastic coagulation tubes have a 360º etched mark indicating the minimum fill level to help ensure a correct ratio of blood to additive.

Enhanced Safety, Precision, and Versatility

By omitting a separator gel, the BD Blue top tube preserves serum integrity, which is essential for accurate drug level measurements and trace element analysis. Once the blood clots—typically within 30 minutes—you can centrifuge the sample to yield clear serum, ready for analysis on clinical chemistry analyzers or further lab processing.

Moreover, this tube supports a wide range of clinical workflows, including hospital labs, diagnostic centers, physician offices, and specialty testing labs. Because it lacks additives that may interfere with results, it is especially useful in environments where precision matters. For this reason, many labs recommend it for specific panels that demand high accuracy.

With reliable performance, universal compatibility, and enhanced user safety, the 1.8mL BD Vacutainer Tube delivers clean, consistent results. Whether you're performing routine screenings or complex diagnostic tests, this Blue top tube meets the strict standards of modern laboratory practices.

Features & Benefits:

• Vacuum-Sealed Precision: Each tube uses advanced vacuum technology to automatically draw an exact blood volume, ensuring high accuracy while reducing errors and sample variability.

• Sterile & Leak-Proof Construction: Designed for maximum safety, the sterile and tightly sealed tube prevents contamination and spillage during both collection and transport.

• Easy Identification with Color-Coded Caps: Bright, color-coded caps clearly indicate the tube type and additive, helping reduce handling time and avoid laboratory errors.

• Pre-Measured Chemical Additives: Every tube includes an exact amount of additive—such as anticoagulants or clot activators—for consistent and reliable sample preparation.

• Durable & Shatter-Resistant Material: Built from tough, impact-resistant PET plastic, the tube resists breakage during handling, shipping, and laboratory use.

• Broad Equipment Compatibility: Vacutainer Tubes work seamlessly with standard needles, holders, and centrifuges, offering flexible use across various lab setups.

• Non-Toxic & BPA-Free Composition: Made from medical-grade, BPA-free plastic, the tube protects sample quality and supports accurate diagnostic testing.

• Multiple Size & Volume Options: Available in several lengths and volumes, these tubes meet diverse testing needs, from pediatric draws to advanced specialty panels.

• FREE shipping on orders of 1000 vacutainer tubes or more. 

• In addition to this, bulk pricing structures allow you to save even more.

• For inquiries or bulk purchases, call Cody at 318.798.3306.

Why Choose American Screening Corp

• U.S.-Based Manufacturer & Distributor: BD Vacutainer tubes are proudly made in the USA, ensuring top-quality standards and reliability. Trusted globally for precision in blood collection. American Screening Corporation (ASC) is an authorized distributor of BD Vacutainer® tubes and products.

• Popular Options: Available in various sizes and configurations, including tubes with specialized additives for diverse testing needs.

• High Quality: Crafted from durable, medical-grade materials for reliable performance and consistent sample collection. Leak-proof and sterile to maintain sample integrity.

• Easy to Use: The vacuum-sealed design ensures accurate blood draw with minimal effort, requiring no special training. Simplifies high-volume testing and reduces errors.

• Regulatory Compliance: Meets FDA, CLSI, and ISO standards to ensure your testing process is fully compliant with industry guidelines. Designed for regulatory adherence.

• Customer Support: Responsive customer service is available for product selection, bulk orders, and inquiries, ensuring seamless support for your lab's needs.

• Affordable Pricing: Benefit from bulk discounts and special offers, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. Save more as your testing volume grows.

How to use Vacutainer Tubes

Gather supplies and check tubes: Start by collecting all necessary items: Vacutainer tubes, needle, holder, gloves, tourniquet, alcohol swab, gauze, and labels. Check each tube for damage and expiration.

Position and prepare the patient: Apply the tourniquet, find a suitable vein, and clean the puncture site with an alcohol swab. Allow the area to dry fully.

Assemble the needle and holder: Secure the needle into the Vacutainer holder. Make sure it's tight and properly aligned.

Insert the needle and draw blood: With the bevel up, insert the needle into the vein. Then, push the Vacutainer tube into the holder until the vacuum draws blood automatically.

Switch tubes (if needed) and remove needle: If collecting multiple samples, change tubes in the correct order of draw. Once finished, release the tourniquet, withdraw the needle, and apply gauze.

Label and store the samples: Label each tube immediately with patient info, date, and time. Then, store the tubes as instructed for transport or analysis.

FAQ - BD Vacutainer Tube

1. What is a Vacutainer Tube?

A Vacutainer Tube is a vacuum-sealed blood collection device that ensures safe, accurate, and sterile specimen collection. Due to its reliability, it is commonly used in hospitals, labs, and research facilities.

2. How does a Vacutainer Tube work?

Once connected to a compatible needle and holder, the vacuum inside the tube immediately draws a precise amount of blood. This controlled draw helps avoid both underfilling and overfilling, thereby reducing errors.

3. What are the different types of Vacutainer Tubes?

These tubes come in color-coded caps for different tests:

Red – for serum collection, no anticoagulant

Purple – contains EDTA, ideal for hematology

Light Blue – has sodium citrate for coagulation studies

4. Why do Vacutainer Tubes contain additives?

Additives maintain sample integrity and improve accuracy. For example, clot activators help with serum separation, anticoagulants prevent clotting, and preservatives stabilize glucose for analysis.

5. Are Vacutainer Tubes sterile?

Yes. Manufacturers sterilize each tube before packaging to prevent contamination.

6. Can these tubes be reused?

No. Since they are single-use by design, using them more than once increases the risk of contamination and inaccurate results.

7. How long can blood be stored in these tubes?

Storage time depends on the tube type:

Serum tubes preserve samples for 4–8 hours at room temperature

Glucose tubes remain stable for up to 24 hours

8. How should the tubes be stored?

For best performance, store tubes in a cool, dry place (59°F–86°F), away from direct sunlight and moisture. This helps maintain the vacuum seal.

9. Do Vacutainer Tubes expire?

Absolutely. Each tube includes an expiration date, which should always be checked before use to ensure accuracy.

10. Are they compatible with all systems?

Yes. Vacutainer Tubes work seamlessly with standard blood collection holders and needles used in clinical settings.