EDTA

EDTA salts (ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid) are used for the anticoagulation of whole blood for haematological investigations as the cellular components of the blood are particularly well preserved by EDTA.

It works as an anticoagulant as it forms complexes with metal ions such as calcium, therefore inhibiting the coagulation cascade. Anticoagulation with EDTA is irreversible.

The EDTA concentration in tubes is DBO Phlecocuum® 1.8mg per ml of complete blood when the fill level is correct, as recommended by the ICSH (International Council Society of Haematology) and the CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory standards institute).

The institutes recommend dipotassium EDTA salt (K EDTA) for 2 haematological investigation. K EDTA is used in 2

DBO® Phlecocuum tubes in spray dried form.

MIXING THE TUBE

Correct mixing (8-10 inversions) of the EDTA tube immediately after the blood sample has been taken is extremely important to avoid microclotting.

SPECIFICATION

Specimen: Whole

Additive: K2 EDTA // K3EDTA

Cap color: Lavender

Tube Size: 13x75mm

Draw Volume :2.0mL,3.0mL,4.0mL,5.0mL,6.0mL,7.0mL, 8.0mL, 9.0mL

Max. draw volume Tolerance: ±10%