Vacuum Blood Collection Tube Additives Heparin Sodium

Heparin anticoagulant tube, green cap blood collection tube with heparin added. Heparin directly has the effect of antithrombin, which can prolong the coagulation time of the specimen. For emergencies and most biochemical experiments, such as liver function, kidney function, blood lipids, blood sugar, etc.

It is suitable for red blood cell fragility tests, blood gas analysis, hematocrit tests, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and general biochemical determination, but not for blood coagulation tests. Excessive heparin can cause the aggregation of white blood cells and cannot be used for white blood cell counts.

It is also not suitable for leukocyte classification because it can stain the blood film with a light blue background. It can be used for blood rheology. The sample type is plasma. Immediately after blood collection, invert and mix 5-8 times, and take the upper plasma for use.

What is a Heparin Tube?

A Heparin Tube is a type of blood sample collection tube that contains heparin, an anticoagulant. It is used to prevent the clotting of blood in the sample. Heparin tubes are also sometimes called vacutainer tubes.

The Use of Different Colors and Sizes of Heparin Tubes: