KIMASED TUBES (ESR)
| CODE | SIZE | DESCRIPTION | DRAWING | VOLUME | COLOUR | SHELF-LIFE | PACKAGING | LABEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14250 | 12x118 mm | Sodium citrate 3.8% | 1.6 ml | 2ml | Black  |
18 months | 100 / 500 | Paper |
* KIMASED is supplied in aluminium bags which preserve the shelf life for 18 months. Once the tubes are taken from the bag must be used in 4 months ( PAO). If tubes are kept in the bags closed again and sealed the shelf life is guaranteed for 18 months.
Recommended use
Mixing indications: 1 - immediately after blood collection gently invert the sample 8-10 times.
2 - before testing mix again manually or mechanically for 3-5 minutes.
Sample preservation: at room temperature (maximum 4 hours).
| Storage temperatures | Up to a 24°C | at 2 - 4°C |
| Maximum preservation time | 4 hours | < 24 hours |
For further information related to ESR test see CLSI document (ex NCCLS)
H02-A5.