In the laboratory: Equipment

Blood collection tubes: introduction

  • A blood collection tube generally consists of a glass or plastic tube with a rubber stopper. It has a vacuum so that blood will flow into the tube.
  • Blood collection tubes may contain anticoagulants and/or other chemical additives.

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