
1.0 mL K₂EDTA Polystyrene Blood Collection Tubes (9×44 mm) – K2130
Standard-Volume EDTA Tubes With Precision and Clarity
The K2130 is a 1.0 mL blood collection tube made of clear polystyrene, treated with K₂EDTA anticoagulant (~1.75 mg per tube, matching ~1.75 mg per mL of blood). It features a pink, skirted screw cap and measures 9×44 mm externally. Built for labs requiring reliable, medium-volume EDTA blood samples with visual clarity.
Key Features
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Volume: 1.0 mL — ideal for standard diagnostic panels or routine blood measurements
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Anticoagulant: K₂EDTA (dry) — prevents clotting and preserves blood cell integrity during processing
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Material: Polystyrene — offers clear visibility for sample inspection and colour differentiation
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Dimension: 9×44 mm external — compatible with EDTA racks, centrifuge buckets, and most analyzers
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Cap Type & Colour: Pink skirted screw cap — standard colour coding for EDTA tubes in clinical settings
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Temperature Tolerance: −4 °C to +60 °C — suitable for standard laboratory handling, transport, and storage
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Centrifuge Rating: Up to ~1,500 × g — ensures safe cellular separation under usual protocols
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Packaging: Available in bulk packs (100 / 500 / 1,000 units) to ensure continuous supply
Why Choose K2130 Tubes
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Provides consistent EDTA anticoagulation for accurate haematology results
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Medium volume gives flexibility—enough sample for multiple tests without excess blood draw
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Clear polystyrene enables staff to check samples visually for haemolysis or clotting
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Familiar pink cap coding reduces chance of mix-ups in busy labs
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Bulk packaging helps keep costs down and supply steady
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Typical Applications
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Full blood counts, white cell differentials, haemograms
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Clinical diagnostic laboratories
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Hospitals, veterinary clinics, research labs requiring EDTA treated blood samples
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Settings with standard centrifuge protocols and routine haematology workflows
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Technical Specifications
Specification | Detail |
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Volume | 1.0 mL |
External Size | 9 × 44 mm |
Material | Polystyrene |
Anticoagulant | K₂EDTA (dry ~1.75 mg per tube) |
Anticoagulant Ratio | ~1.75 mg per mL blood |
Cap Colour & Type | Pink skirted screw cap |
Temperature Range | −4 °C to +60 °C |
Max Centrifugal Force | ~1,500 × g |
Packaging | Bulk quantities (100 / 500 / 1,000 tubes) |
Order the K2130 Tubes
When you need reliable 1.0 mL EDTA-treated tubes with clarity and standard performance, the K2130 is an excellent choice. Order now to ensure your lab is equipped for routine diagnostic workflows.
In Summary
1.0mL K2E tube content - 1.75mg 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.

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