Sodium citrate 3.2% tubes, also known as citrate tubes or blue-top tubes, are used primarily for coagulation testing in clinical laboratories. These tubes contain a buffered solution of sodium citrate at a concentration of 3.2%, which serves as an anticoagulant by binding calcium ions in the blood. The anticoagulant action of sodium citrate prevents blood from clotting by inhibiting the coagulation cascade.
- Brand: CENVAC®
- Manufactured in: India
- Material: PET
- Type of tube: Vacuum, Double cap
- Additive type: Sodium Citrate 3.2%
- Tube size: 13x75 mm
- Draw volume: 1.8 ml | 2.7 ml |
- Cap color: Blue
- Packaging size (inner case): 100 pcs
- Packaging size (outer case): 1200 pcs