The BD® 366643 Vacutainer® K2 EDTA Plus tube is a high-quality, plastic (PET) blood collection vessel engineered for hematological studies and molecular diagnostic testing in non-human subjects. Each 3.0 ml draw tube is spray-coated with dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (K2 EDTA), a powerful anticoagulant that preserves cellular morphology and prevents the degradation of white blood cell components. Designed for durability and precision, these tubes are an industry standard for research-based blood analysis where sample integrity is paramount.

Technical Performance and Design

• K2 EDTA Anticoagulant: Features a precision spray-dried coating of K2 EDTA, which chelates calcium ions to effectively block the coagulation cascade while maintaining the structural integrity of blood cells.

• Plus Plastic Construction: Manufactured from break-resistant polyethylene terephthalate (PET), offering a safer alternative to glass in field research and high-vibration engineering environments.

• BD Hemogard® Safety Closure: Equipped with a Lavender/Purple Hemogard shield that prevents blood splattering upon opening and provides a secure, leak-proof seal during transport.

• Consistent Vacuum Draw: Calibrated to provide a precise 3.0 ml draw volume, ensuring the exact additive-to-blood ratio required for reproducible research data.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: 366643

• Tube Size: 13 x 75 mm

• Draw Volume: 3.0 ml

• Additive: K2 EDTA (Spray-Coated)

• Closure Type: Hemogard Safety Shield (Lavender/Purple)

• Material: Plastic (Plus PET)

Research & Engineering Applications

• Veterinary & Field Science: Specifically utilized for gathering whole blood from animal subjects for CBC (Complete Blood Count) analysis in ecological and zoological research.

• Genomic & Proteomic R&D: Ideal for non-clinical DNA and RNA extraction protocols where EDTA is required to inhibit nuclease activity and preserve genetic material.

• Educational Instruction: Used in laboratory training environments to demonstrate proper venipuncture techniques (non-human), sample inversion, and anticoagulation chemistry.

LST Usage & Compliance Policy

• Non-Clinical Restriction: This product as sold by Life Sciences Trading (LST) is NOT for clinical or human use. Purchase is strictly limited to non-human research, engineering, or educational purposes only.

• Status: This product may be expired or unexpired; in either instance, it shall not be purchased from LST for clinical diagnosis or human treatment.

• Compliance: Appropriate for bench testing, non-clinical R&D, sales training, and educational instruction only.

Expiration Date: 2021-12-31.

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