PRIMA Lithium Heparin Microtainer 0.5 ml, Green Cap, Capillary Blood Collection Tube for Plasma, 50 pieces

The PRIMA Lithium Heparin Microtainer, 0.5 ml, green cap, is a capillary blood collection tube manufactured from PET material and designed for plasma determinations in clinical chemistry laboratories and medical diagnostic environments. The tube features a calibrated vacuum of 0.5 ml, allowing accurate collection of capillary blood samples obtained through skin puncture according to standard medical procedures.

The microtainer contains Lithium and Sodium Heparin with a concentration of 17 IU/ml of blood, serving as an anticoagulant additive for plasma preparation in biochemical and laboratory testing. The green color-coded cap enables quick visual identification of the tube type and additive in laboratory workflows and sample sorting systems.

Technical characteristics:
• Nominal volume: 0.5 ml
• Tube type: capillary blood microtainer
• Cap color: green
• Tube material: PET
• Additive: Lithium and Sodium Heparin (17 IU/ml of blood)
• Sample type: plasma
• Vacuum capacity: 0.5 ml
• Centrifugation resistance: up to 1300 g for 10 minutes at room temperature

Instructions for use:
• Capillary blood is collected via skin puncture following standard clinical procedures
• After collection, the tube must be gently inverted 180º for 8-10 times to ensure proper mixing of blood with the anticoagulant
• Complete filling of the tube is required to maintain the correct blood-to-additive ratio

Safety and handling instructions:
• The tube must be fully filled for optimal performance and sample integrity
• Handle according to laboratory safety protocols for biological sample collection
• Do not use if the packaging is damaged or compromised

Storage conditions:
• Storage temperature: 5-40°C
• Maximum humidity: 70%
• Store in a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources

This product is a standardized laboratory consumable intended for controlled capillary blood collection and plasma sample preparation in clinical chemistry testing environments.