
2.0 mL K₂EDTA Polystyrene Blood Collection Tubes (9×44 mm) – K3130
Standard-Volume EDTA Tubes with Clear Polystyrene Build
The K3130 is a 2.0 mL blood collection tube made from polystyrene, containing 3.5 mg dry K₂EDTA anticoagulant (equivalent to approximately 1.75 mg K₂EDTA per mL of blood). It is fitted with a pink skirted screw cap and measures 9×44 mm externally. The tube offers dependable performance for routine diagnostic, hematology, or clinical lab work.
Key Features
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Volume: 2.0 mL — adequate for standard blood test panels and analyses
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Anticoagulant: K₂EDTA (dry) — helps prevent clotting and maintains cellular integrity during processing
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Material: Polystyrene — ensures high optical clarity for easy visual assessment of samples
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Dimensions: 9×44 mm external — compatible with common racks, centrifuge buckets, and automated analyzers
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Cap Colour & Type: Pink, skirted screw cap — standard identification for EDTA tubes in many labs
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Temperature Range: −4 °C up to +60 °C — safe for standard handling and storage conditions
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Centrifugation Rating: Up to ~1,500 × g — suitable for routine separation protocols
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Packaging Options: Available in bulk packs (e.g. 100 / 500 / 1,000 units) for efficient supply management
Why Select K3130 Tubes
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Supports standard diagnostic workflows without needing large blood volumes
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Clear polystyrene facilitates visual inspection of colour, clarity, and presence of clots
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EDTA’s anticoagulant action preserves white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets for accurate hematology results
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Colour-coding quick ID helps reduce mix-ups in busy labs
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Bulk packaging helps lower cost per test and ensures lab is well-stocked
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Applications
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Full blood count (FBC) and differential count testing
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Routine haematology labs & clinical diagnostics
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Sample collection in medical, veterinary, or research environments
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Clinics or hospitals needing consistent and reliable EDTA tube supplies
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Standard lab protocols using centrifugation, morphology, smears, etc.
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Technical Specifications
Specification | Value |
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Volume | 2.0 mL |
External Size | 9 × 44 mm |
Material | Polystyrene |
Anticoagulant | K₂EDTA (dry, 3.5 mg per tube) |
Anticoagulant Ratio | ~1.75 mg K₂EDTA per mL of blood |
Cap Colour / Type | Pink skirted screw cap |
Temperature Stability | −4 °C to +60 °C |
Maximum Centrifugal Force | ~1,500 × g |
Pack Sizes | 100 / 500 / 1,000 tubes per order |
Order the K3130 Tubes
When you need reliable, standard-volume EDTA blood tubes in clear polystyrene, the K3130 2.0 mL provides performance, clarity, and consistency. Order now to maintain lab readiness for diagnostics or routine hematology workflows.
In Summary
2.0mL K2E tube content - 3.5mg 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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