NH3130 - 2.0mL Sodium Heparin 9x44 Polystyrene Tube
2.0 mL Sodium Heparin Polystyrene Blood Collection Tubes (9×44 mm) – NH3130
Fast Plasma Tubes with Heparin Anticoagulant
The NH3130 tube is a 2.0 mL blood collection tube made from clear polystyrene, treated with 32 I.U. sodium heparin anticoagulant. It has external dimensions of 9×44 mm and is fitted with a white skirted screw cap. Designed for labs that require reliable plasma samples with quick preparation and standard handling.
Key Features
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Volume: 2.0 mL — suitable for many plasma assays without needing multiple tubes.
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Anticoagulant: Sodium heparin, 32 I.U. — fast acting for plasma separation.
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Material: Polystyrene — clear for easy visual quality checks.
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External Size: 9×44 mm — fits standard tube racks and centrifuge holders.
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Cap: White skirted screw cap — helps identify heparin tubes quickly.
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Temperature Range: −4 °C to +60 °C — suitable for typical lab storage and handling.
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Centrifuge Rating (RCF): Up to ~1,500 × g — safe for standard plasma separation protocols.
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Packaging & Options: Available in packs of 100 / 500 / 1,000; custom filling or labelling available on request.
Why Choose NH3130 Tubes
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Ensures quick blood-to-plasma conversion for chemistry or clinical assays.
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Sodium heparin is less likely to interfere with many downstream tests.
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Clear walls make it easier to spot haemolysis, clotting or sample issues.
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Standardised white cap helps avoid confusion with EDTA or other anticoagulants.
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Applications
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Clinical chemistry assays that require plasma
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Rapid plasma sample preparation
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Veterinary, hospital, or point-of-care settings needing robust heparin tubes
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Research applications where sample integrity and anticoagulant type matter
See accessories: caps & racks for heparin tubes
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Tube Volume | 2.0 mL |
| External Size | 9 × 44 mm |
| Material | Polystyrene |
| Anticoagulant | Sodium heparin (32 I.U.) |
| Cap & Colour | White skirted screw cap |
| Temperature Tolerance | −4 °C to +60 °C |
| Maximum Centrifugal Force | ~1,500 × g |
| Available Pack Sizes | 100 / 500 / 1,000 units |
| Custom Options | Label colours or pre-filling / labelling by request |
Order the NH3130 Tubes
For laboratories that need reliable sodium heparin tubes for plasma, with standard 2.0 mL volume, clear polystyrene, and quick sample processing, NH3130 is an excellent choice. Order today to ensure your diagnostic workflows run smoothly.
In Summary
2.0mL NH tube contents - 32 I.U. Sodium heparin, 9x44mm polystyrene tube with white skirted cap. Temp range -4C to 60C. RCF 1500g.
If required tubes can be prepared for small volumes from 100ul in any size polystyrene or polypropylene tube. Double dose heparin available in any size tube. Tubes with chemical dried in the base of the tube require thorough mixing.
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