BD Vacutainer® blood collection tubes - chemistry

BD Vacutainer^® SST tube with silica clot activator, polymer gel, silicone-coated interior

BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes – Chemistry are precision-engineered tubes designed to support accurate and reliable clinical chemistry testing in laboratories and healthcare settings. Manufactured by BD, these tubes are trusted worldwide for routine and specialized serum and plasma analyses.

Available with a variety of additives and separators—such as clot activators, gel separators, lithium heparin, or no additive—BD Vacutainer® chemistry tubes are tailored to meet specific testing requirements. The evacuated tube system ensures consistent fill volumes and helps maintain the correct blood-to-additive ratio, reducing pre-analytical variability. Clear tube walls and color-coded closures support easy identification and workflow efficiency. Each tube is sterile and intended for single use to support laboratory safety and quality standards.

Key Features & Benefits

• Designed for clinical chemistry testing (serum and plasma)

• Multiple tube options including SST™, PST™, lithium heparin, and plain tubes

• Vacutainer® evacuated system for consistent, controlled blood draw

• Accurate blood-to-additive ratios when filled to the indicated volume

• Gel separator options for efficient serum or plasma separation

• Color-coded caps for quick test identification

• Sterile, single-use tubes support infection prevention protocols

• Latex-free for use in latex-sensitive environments

Common Applications

• Routine chemistry panels (BMP, CMP, lipid panels, enzymes)

• Metabolic and electrolyte testing

• Liver and kidney function tests

• Therapeutic drug monitoring

• Use in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and diagnostic laboratories

Known for consistency and reliability, BD Vacutainer® Chemistry Blood Collection Tubes help laboratories achieve dependable results while supporting efficient, standardized blood collection workflows.