Why has the free tube selection changed?
We have recently reviewed our range of blood tubes to maximise compatibility with our labs and standardise nationally. This means the selection of free and billable tubes have changed.
Please see below for product names and codes for recommended substitutes.
Free tubes for reference lab use
Tube | SKU |
Standard 2.0mL and 4.0mL tubes are suitable for most collections. |
|
Tube BD Microtainer® Lithium Heparin 1ml | 674939 |
Tube BD Microtainer® K2 EDTA Lav 0.5ml | 687386 |
Tube BD Microtainer® w microg pln red euro BX50 0.6mL | 674944 |
Grey - Fluoride Oxalate BD Microcontainer® | 672421 |
Tube BD 1.3ml Microtainer® Citrate Blue Top | 601259 |
Billable Sarstedt screw top tubes for in-house use
Tube | SKU |
Lithium heparin (green) 1.3ml screw top tubes | 696116 |
EDTA (purple) 1.3ml screw top tubes | 696117 |
Plain clotted (red) 1.3ml screw top tubes | 696114 |
1.3ml Fluoride Oxalate tubes | 696118 |
Updated on: 04/12/2025
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