
5.0 mL Lithium Heparin Polystyrene Blood Collection Tubes (15×54 mm) – H6740
Medium-Volume Lithium Heparin Tubes for Plasma Chemistry
The H6740 is a 5.0 mL blood collection tube manufactured from clear polystyrene, pre-filled with lithium heparin anticoagulant. With external dimensions of 15×54 mm, it comes with a white screw cap for secure sealing and reliable handling. This tube provides excellent clarity for sample inspection and is designed for routine plasma chemistry and diagnostic workflows.
Key Features
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Volume: 5.0 mL — practical capacity for medium-volume assays and clinical testing.
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Anticoagulant: Lithium heparin — ensures rapid anticoagulation for accurate plasma preparation.
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Material: Polystyrene — offers clarity for quick sample quality checks.
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Dimensions: 15×54 mm — compatible with standard racks and centrifuge holders.
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Cap: White screw cap — reliable closure with clear anticoagulant identification.
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Temperature Range: −4 °C to +60 °C — suitable for routine lab storage and handling.
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Centrifuge Rating (RCF): Up to ~1,500 × g — designed for typical plasma separation protocols.
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Packaging: Supplied in bulk (100 / 500 / 1,000 tubes).
Why Choose H6740 Tubes
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Provides enough sample volume for chemistry panels while conserving blood draw.
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Lithium heparin is widely used in plasma chemistry and diagnostic assays.
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Clear tube walls make it easy to monitor samples for clots or hemolysis.
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White cap supports simple identification and reduces handling errors.
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Applications
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Clinical chemistry testing (enzymes, electrolytes, metabolic panels)
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Medium-volume plasma collection in diagnostic labs and hospitals
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Research projects requiring heparin-treated plasma samples
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Veterinary and field sampling where reliability and clarity are important
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Technical Specifications
Specification | Detail |
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Tube Volume | 5.0 mL |
External Size | 15 × 54 mm |
Material | Polystyrene |
Anticoagulant | Lithium heparin |
Cap Type | White screw cap |
Temperature Range | −4 °C to +60 °C |
Maximum Centrifugal Force | ~1,500 × g |
Packaging Options | 100 / 500 / 1,000 units |
Order the H6740 Tubes
The H6740 5.0 mL Polystyrene Lithium Heparin Tube is a dependable choice for clinical chemistry, diagnostics, and research workflows requiring medium-volume plasma collection. Order today to keep your lab stocked with high-quality consumables.
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In Summary
5.0mL LH tube contents - 80 I.U. Lithium heparin, 15x54mm polystyrene tube with orange screw cap. Temp range -4C to 60C. RCF 1500g
Top grade preservative free Lithium Heparin - 16 International Units per ml. Chemical is dried in the base of the tube and requires thorough mixing. If required tubes can be prepared for small volumes from 100ul in any size tube.

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