Gel Tubes
Gel tubes are used to obtain a serum sample. The tubes are available in plastic, a range of sizes identified by a red cap. Gel tubes have the additive silica sprayed on the inner walls of the tube to accelerate the clotting process.
The minimum recommended clotting time for serum tubes for patients without anticoagulants is 60 minutes.
Single-use evacuated sterile blood collection tube.
- Contains a spray-dried clot activator with or without gel
- Used to obtain a serum sample
- Pack/Case Quantity: 100/1000
- Centrifugation: <1300 x g (RCF) for 10 min at 25°C
cat. no. | description | cap color |
KV40030 | Plain tube 75 *13 mm with volume 4 ml with gel barrier | yellow |
KV40031 | Tube 75*13 mm with volume 4 ml with clot activator with gel barrier | yellow |
Mixing recommendation: gel tubes should be gently inverted 180° and back 5-6 times.
Centrifugation Instructions: ≤ 1300g for 10 minutes at 25°C room temperature.
