K2EDTA
EDTA salts (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) are used to anticoagulate whole blood for haematological investigations, as the cellular components of the blood are particularly well preserved by EDTA. The anticoagulation is achieved by the EDTA forming complexes with metal ions such as calcium, therefore inhibiting the coagulation cascade. Anticoagulation with EDTA is irreversible.
The EDTA concentration in BD Vacutainer® tubes is 1.8 mg/mL of whole blood, as recommended by the ICSH (International Council Society of Haematology)1. The ICSH recommends dipotassium EDTA salt (K2EDTA) for haematological investigation. BD Vacutainer® plastic (PET) tubes have spray dried K2EDTA
Blood Sample Tube K2 EDTA Lavender Cap 4ml - Box of 100
6101451
K2EDTA
EDTA salts (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) are used to anticoagulate whole blood for haematological investigations, as the cellular components of the blood are particularly well preserved by EDTA. The anticoagulation is achieved by the EDTA forming complexes with metal ions such as calcium, therefore inhibiting the coagulation cascade. Anticoagulation with EDTA is irreversible.
The EDTA concentration in BD Vacutainer® tubes is 1.8 mg/mL of whole blood, as recommended by the ICSH (International Council Society of Haematology)1. The ICSH recommends dipotassium EDTA salt (K2EDTA) for haematological investigation. BD Vacutainer® plastic (PET) tubes have spray dried K2EDTA
- K2 Potassium Salt of EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic Acid)
- Lavender
- Block Label
- 4ml
6101451
Data sheet
- Brand
- BD
- Colour
- Lavender