GEL AND LITHIUM HEPARIN TUBES

CODE SIZE DESCRIPTION DRAWING COLOUR SHELF-LIFE PACKAGING LABEL
12554 13 x 75 mm Gel+Lithium Heparin 3.5 ml Green 18 months 100 / 500 Paper
12550 13 x 75 mm Gel+Lithium Heparin 3.5 ml Light green 18 months 100 / 500 Paper
612550 13 x 75 mm Gel+Lithium Heparin 3.5 ml Light green 18 months 100 / 500 Transparent
12570 13 x 100 mm Gel+Lithium Heparin 5 ml Light green 18 months 100 / 500 Paper
12580 16 x 100 mm Gel+Lithium Heparin 8 ml Light green 18 months 100 / 500 Paper

Recommended use

Mixing indications: immediately after blood collection, gently invert the sample 6-8 times
Minimum time before centrifugation: none
Maximum time before centrifugation: 2 hrs after collection
Centrifugation speed: at 1600-2000 g for 10 minutes at 20-25 °C
Sample preservation: for plasma separated from cells by gel, see following table

Storage temperatures Up to a 24°C at 2 - 4°C < -20°C
Maximum preservation time <8 hours (depending on the test) >8 hours < 7 days (depending on the test) > 7 days