2.0 mL K₃EDTA Polystyrene Blood Collection Tubes (9×44 mm) – 3K3130

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The 3K3130 tube is a 2.0 mL capacity blood collection tube treated with K₃EDTA anticoagulant. Made from high clarity polystyrene and sized at 9×44 mm, it is ideal for standard hematology, diagnostic, or clinical laboratory workflows needing reliable sample preservation, clear readability, and secure handling.

Key Features

• Volume: 2.0 mL — provides sufficient sample for many routine blood count and diagnostic assays.

• Anticoagulant: K₃EDTA (tripotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) — prevents coagulation and protects cellular components.

• Material: Polystyrene — clear transparency for visual inspection and accurate sample assessment.

• Size: 9×44 mm external — fits standard EDTA racks and centrifuge buckets.

• Colour-coded pink cap — EDTA standard colour; easy identification and reduces mistakes.

• Anticoagulant quantity: 3.5 mg dried K₃EDTA per tube — adequate for stabilising the blood sample.

• Anticoagulant ratio: Approx. 1.75 mg K₃EDTA per mL of blood — aligns with diagnostic standards for accuracy.

• Temperature range: From −4 °C up to +60 °C — safe for storage, transport, and some processing steps.

• Centrifuge rating: Up to ~1,500 g — reliable under standard blood separation conditions.

• Packaging: Supplied in foam trays; available in bulk quantities (100, 500, 1,000) for lab supply efficiency.

Why Choose 3K3130?

• Ensures accurate haematology test results with correct anticoagulant ratio.

• Produces minimal dilution or interference, thanks to dried K₃EDTA format.

• Helps reduce sample rejection thanks to clear tube walls and reliable closure.

• Colour coding helps reduce mix-ups in busy lab settings.

• Bulk packaging simplifies inventory management and reduces costs per test.

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Suitable Applications

• Full blood count (FBC), differential count, and morphology

• Clinical diagnostic labs and pathology

• Sample collection in GP surgeries or phlebotomy clinics

• Paediatric and adult samples when 2 mL volume is suitable

• Research labs working with human or animal blood where standard anticoagulation is required

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Technical Specifications

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For reliable blood sample collection with consistent anticoagulation and clear results, the 3K3130 2.0 mL K₃EDTA tube is a strong choice. Order in bulk to ensure your laboratory remains well stocked and ready for every diagnostic test.

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In Summary

2.0mL K3E tubes, contents - 3.5mg K3EDTA dried, 9x44mm polystyrene tube with pink skirted cap. Temp range -4C to 60C. RCF 1500g.

1.75mg per ml of blood. Tripotassium EDTA tubes are supplied with a wet droplet in base of the tube and are packed in foam trays for easy use and storage. The chemical can also be supplied dried in base of the tube. Mix by gentle inversion or on mixer.