Product details
BD is the inventor of BD Vacutainer® blood collection tubes as well as the worldwide leader in blood tubes. We support our products with extensive clinical expertise and educational materials to help you achieve the best possible results.
The BD Vacutainer® Plus Venous Blood Collection Tube – Serum Tube is a high-quality blood collection tube designed to support accurate and consistent serum-based laboratory testing. Manufactured by BD, these tubes are widely used in clinical laboratories for routine and specialized diagnostic assays.
BD Vacutainer® Plus serum tubes are available with clot activator and optional gel separator (SST™) to promote rapid clot formation and efficient serum separation during centrifugation. The evacuated tube system ensures a controlled blood draw and helps maintain the correct blood-to-additive ratio, reducing pre-analytical variability. Clear tube walls and color-coded closures support easy identification and streamlined laboratory workflow. Each tube is sterile and intended for single use, supporting laboratory quality and infection-control standards.
Key Features & Benefits
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Designed for serum testing in clinical laboratories
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Clot activator promotes rapid, consistent clot formation
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Optional gel separator (SST™) for clean serum separation
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Vacutainer® evacuated tube system for consistent fill volumes
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Accurate blood-to-additive ratio when filled to indicated level
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Color-coded caps for easy test identification
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Sterile, single-use tubes support infection prevention standards
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Latex-free for use in latex-sensitive environments
Common Applications
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Routine chemistry panels
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Immunology and serology testing
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Endocrinology assays
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Therapeutic drug monitoring
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Use in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and diagnostic laboratories
Trusted worldwide for accuracy and consistency, the BD Vacutainer® Plus Serum Blood Collection Tube helps laboratories achieve dependable results while supporting efficient, standardized blood collection workflows.
