EDTA Tubes FAQ

 

 

What does EDTA stand for and how does the anticoagulant work?

• EDTA stands for Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid. EDTA functions by binding calcium in the blood and keeping the blood from clotting.

 

What is the concentration of EDTA in the lavender and pink stoppered tubes?

• All non-gel blood collection tubes, including those that contain heparin and non-gel serum tubes, can be centrifuged at ≤1300 RCF for 10 minutes.

 

What is the minimum and maximum fill volume in the EDTA tubes?

• The minimum and maximum acceptable blood volumes should be established by each facility, to ensure that accurate hematology results are obtained. KEMICO Vacutainer Tubes are designed to draw the appropriate volume to ensure a proper blood-to-additive ratio.