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The **DIAGNOWARE Sodium Citrate Non-Vacuum Blood Collection Tube** is a specialized tube used for collecting blood samples, primarily for coagulation studies. Here’s an overview of its features and use:
- **Sodium Citrate**: This tube contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant. Sodium citrate works by binding calcium ions in the blood, preventing the blood from clotting. It is commonly used in coagulation tests because it preserves the blood in a way that allows for accurate testing of clotting times (e.g., prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)).
- **Non-Vacuum Design**: Similar to other non-vacuum tubes, blood collection is manually controlled. The healthcare professional aspirates the blood into the tube rather than relying on a vacuum mechanism.
- **Specific Ratio**: Sodium citrate tubes are designed to maintain a specific ratio of anticoagulant to blood, typically a 1:9 ratio (one part citrate to nine parts blood). This precise ratio is critical for accurate test results, particularly in coagulation studies.
- **Use in Coagulation Testing**: These tubes are mainly used when tests are required to evaluate the clotting function of blood. They are essential for diagnosing and monitoring conditions like blood clotting disorders, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and monitoring anticoagulant therapy.
- **Centrifugation**: After the blood is collected and mixed with the sodium citrate, the tube is often centrifuged to separate the plasma for analysis in coagulation assays.
This tube is vital in laboratories and clinical settings where accurate assessment of the blood’s clotting ability is needed.