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BD Vacutainer

Plasma Separator Tubes (BD PST™ II)

BD Vacutainer

PST

II tubes are used to obtain and separate a plasma sample. The tubes are available in plastic in a range of sizes and can be identi-

ﬁed by a light green cap.

BD PST

II contain 17 IU/ml of Lithium Heparin to prevent coagulation of the specimen. The tubes contain an acrylic gel that forms a barrier between

the cells and the plasma during centrifugation.

BD PST

II gel combines the following beneﬁts for increased laboratory efﬁciency:

• Enhanced plasma purity demonstrated by a reduction in ﬁbrin, and in measurable white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.

• Extended analyte stability as most analytes are stable in the tube for 24hrs at 25ºC.

Cat. No. NHS Code Vol. (ml) Additive Cap Colour Size (mm) Label Type Box/Case Qty

BD Vacutainer

PST

II Plastic tube with Light Green BD Hemogard

Closure

367373 KFK130 3 Li Hep/Gel 13x75 Block 100/1000

367375 KFK129 4.5 Li Hep/Gel 13x100 Block 100/1000

367377 KFK128 8 Li Hep/Gel 16x100 Block 100/1000

1. BD Ref. VS5924 Improved Plasma Purity of the BD Vacutainer

PST

II Plastic Tubes

2. BD Ref. VS5925 Analyte Stability Supports Extended Use of Plasma Collected in the BD Vacutainer

PST

II Plastic Tubes

3. BD Ref. VS5919 Comparison of BD PST

Plus to BD PST

II for 22 Chemistry Analytes and 3 Cardiac Markers

Please contact us for copies of BD clinical studies relating to BD Vacutainer

BD PST

II tubes

Mixing recommendation: Plasma Separation tubes should be gently inverted 180º and back 8-10 times

Centrifugation Instructions: Plus BD PST

II tubes - 1300-2000g for 10 minutes at 25ºC room temperature