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What are the recommended collection and handling procedures for the BD PPT™ Tube?

April 26, 2017BD collection handling procedures recommended tube

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What are the recommended collection and handling procedures for the BD PPT™ Tube?

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• The BD PPT™ Tube should be at room temperature (18-25°C) and properly labeled for patient identification. • Collect blood into the BD PPT™ Tube using your institution’s recommended procedure for standard venipuncture technique and sample collection. • After collection of whole blood in the BD PPT™ Tube, gently invert the BD PPT™ Tube 8 – 10 times. • After mixing, store the BD PPT™ Tube upright at room temperature until centrifugation. Blood samples should be centrifuged within two (2) hours of blood collection for best results. Centrifugation of a sample at a period greater than 2 hours may require validation by your institution or testing laboratory. Centrifuge the BD PPT™ Tube/blood specimen at room temperature (18-25°C) for a minimum of 10 minutes at 1,100 RCF (Relative Centrifugal Force). WARNING: Excessive centrifuge speed (over 10,000 RCF) may cause tube breakage and exposure to blood and possible injury. To calculate the correct centrifuge speed for a given RCF, use the follow