0.5 mL K₂EDTA Polystyrene Blood Collection Tubes (9×44 mm) – K1130

Compact EDTA Tubes with Standard Anticoagulant

The K1130 is a 0.5 mL blood collection tube in clear polystyrene, treated with dry K₂EDTA anticoagulant (~0.88 mg per tube). Sized externally at 9×44 mm, this tube features a pink, skirted screw cap for easy labelling. Ideal for laboratories that need small-volume sampling with consistent performance.

Key Features

• Volume: 0.5 mL — suited for small blood draws, paediatric work, or micro-assays.

• Anticoagulant: K₂EDTA (dry ~0.88 mg/tube) — helps prevent coagulation and maintain cell integrity.

• Material: Polystyrene — provides clear visibility for sample inspection.

• External Size: 9×44 mm — fits standard racks, centrifuge buckets, and automated analyzers.

• Cap: Pink skirted screw cap — standard EDTA colour coding for ease of use.

• Temperature Range: −4 °C to +60 °C — safe for typical lab handling, storage, and transport.

• Centrifuge Rating: Up to ~1,500 × g — adequate for routine blood separation protocols.

• Packaging: Available in bulk quantities (100 / 500 / 1,000 units) — efficient for frequent use.

Why Choose K1130 Tubes?

• Offers reliable EDTA anticoagulation in small-volume samples.

• Minimises sample volume while preserving quality — good for paediatric or micro-sampling scenarios.

• Clear polystyrene allows for easy visual checks for colour, clarity, or presence of clots.

• Familiar standard dimensions and pink cap reduce handling errors.

• Bulk options help ensure consistent supply and lower cost per test.

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Typical Applications

• Full blood count, white cell differential, morphology studies

• Clinical diagnostic labs

• Medical clinics, veterinary labs, or field settings needing small volume draws

• Research involving many small sample multiples

• Situations where standard centrifuge protocols and lab conditions are used

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Technical Specifications

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For dependable performance when you need small-volume EDTA-treated blood tubes, the K1130 is ideal. Order now to keep your diagnostic, clinical, or research workflows operating smoothly.

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In Summary

0.5mL K2E tube content - 0.88mg K2EDTA, 9x44mm polystyrene tube with pink skirted cap. Temp range -4C to 60C. RCF 1500g.

1.75mg per mL of blood. Double dose EDTA available in any size tube.