How to use the procoagulant plastic blood collection tube

The method of using the procoagulant plastic blood collection tube is as follows:
1. Open the package and place the end connected to the anticoagulant in a 37℃ water bath for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add 2ml of lithium heparin buffer and mix well, and leave it at room temperature for 20 minutes. Be careful not to shake the blood collection tube violently, and do not add a heat source on your own.
3. Gently invert the test tube three times in a horizontal direction to mix the anticoagulant and blood.

It is recommended to consult the relevant manual before use to ensure correct operation.

The following points should be noted when using procoagulant plastic blood collection tubes:

Ensure that the ambient temperature is low, otherwise the blood sample may have agglutination problems.

The amount of blood collected should be accurately controlled, neither too much nor too little. Insufficient blood may affect the sensitivity of the test, while excessive blood may cause contamination of the tube wall and coagulant.

Blood collection tubes should be used immediately after collection and should not be repeatedly shaken or inverted.

The rotation speed should be kept stable during centrifugation, otherwise the sample may be broken by centrifugation, thus affecting the test results.

When storing blood samples, care should be taken to ensure a clean environment, good ventilation, and avoid strong shocks and exposure to strong light. At the same time, coagulants need to be properly stored to ensure the quality of blood samples.

In addition, when using blood collection tubes, you should pay attention to whether the tubes have completely coagulated, and avoid using blood collection tubes that have precipitated or become turbid to ensure the accuracy of the results. These precautions help ensure the effectiveness of the use of procoagulant plastic blood collection tubes and the accuracy of blood sample testing.