Prov Sodium Citrate 50 Pcs Pink Cap

Prov Sodium Citrate 50 Pcs Pink Cap is a sterile container designed specifically for the collection and storage of blood samples for diagnostic purposes. The tube, equipped with a pink cap for easy identification, contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant, ensuring the preservation of the sample without the formation of clots. There are 50 pieces in the package, ideal for collection rooms, analysis laboratories and healthcare facilities that need to manage a large number of samples safely, effectively and in compliance with regulations. The pink cap offers a clear distinction, ensuring immediate recognition of the specific intended use during the laboratory workflow. The quality of the materials guarantees excellent biological safety, sample integrity and easy handling for the operator.

The tube is made of high quality medical plastic materials, transparent and resistant to breakage, useful during daily use and in different operating conditions. The robust adhesive label allows precise sample identification, making it essential in the routine management of blood samples in clinical and research settings. The capacity and concentration of the anticoagulant are calibrated to allow an optimal ratio between the volume of blood and citrate, thus ensuring the stability of the most common analyses, such as coagulation and specific hematological tests that require the use of sodium citrate.

Easy to use for healthcare workers, laboratory doctors and nursing staff, this product helps maintain sample integrity for extended periods, reducing handling errors and optimizing workflows.

Therapeutic Indications

Prov Sodium Citrate 50 Pcs Pink Cap is mainly used for the collection of venous blood intended for coagulation investigations, such as PT (prothrombin time), aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) and other tests associated with the study of coagulation factors. The use of sodium citrate as an anticoagulant preserves the functionality and structure of cells and plasma components, preventing the formation of clots during the collection, transport and temporary storage phases of the sample.

This type of tube is particularly suitable in situations where the accuracy of haematological analyzes and measurement of clotting times is required, making it indispensable in transfusion centres, hospital laboratories, specialist clinics and emergency services. Also suitable for collecting samples from subjects with coagulation alterations or pathologies, it facilitates a safe and reliable diagnostic approach. The pink cap ensures that the operator quickly recognizes the test tube with sodium citrate compared to other containers in the laboratory.

The use of Prov Sodium Citrate 50 Pcs Pink Cap is fundamental for the standardization of results and for compliance with analytical and pre-analytical procedures in clinical investigations, thus contributing to the quality of diagnoses and therapeutic monitoring of haematological and cardiovascular pathologies.

Composition

Active ingredient: The tube contains sodium citrate, an anticoagulant in the form of a sterile solution perfectly calibrated according to international standards (usually in a concentration of 3.2% or 3.8% depending on the standards adopted and based on the volume of blood required for each specific test).

Materials: Transparent tube in medical plastic material with high transparency and resistance, ideal for maintaining the purity of the contents. The pink non-toxic plastic cap is equipped with an airtight closing system to avoid leaks and contamination. The adhesive label is formulated to resist contact with liquids, handling and temperature variations during transport and storage.

Other excipients: Inside the tube there is a pre-measured quantity of sodium citrate in a sterile aqueous solution, the concentration of which is adjusted to ensure the optimal relationship with the volume of blood taken, according to laboratory guidelines.

Contraindications

Do not use Prov Sodium Citrate 50 Pcs Pink Cap for tests other than those indicated, in particular for analyzes that do not require sodium citrate-based anticoagulant, as this can influence the results of the analyzes and compromise the quality of the sample. The product must not be used in case of known allergy or sensitivity to the ingredients present in the tube, in particular to sodium citrate or to the plastic materials used. In case of doubt, consult the laboratory manager or the competent medical personnel to verify the compatibility of the tube with the intended diagnostic purpose.

Do not use damaged, expired or previously manipulated tubes, in order to avoid the risk of contamination, loss of sterility or errors in laboratory analyses.

Safety of the drug for the species

Although Prov Sodium Citrate 50 Pcs Pink Cap is not a drug, but a device for in vitro diagnostic use, it offers high safety of use for both the operator and the human patient. Its use drastically reduces the risk of unwanted clot formation and preserves the integrity of blood cells, maintaining vital parameters for coagulation analysis. The use of high quality medical plastic material ensures the absence of interference with tests and protects the user from accidental contact with infectious agents.

The clearly visible pink cap helps prevent confusion between the different types of test tubes available in the laboratory, thus reducing errors due to incorrect identification of the container.

Precautions

Before use, always check the integrity of the tube and the identification label. Store in hygienic conditions and, if possible, in an environment compliant with the manufacturer's instructions to avoid temperature changes that could alter the properties of the anticoagulant. Handle the tube with gloves and sterile equipment whenever possible, in order to preserve both the sterility of the sample and the safety of the healthcare worker during collection.

In the event of a blood spill, immediately clean the area and eliminate the tube according to current regulations for the disposal of medical waste for the prevention of biological risks. Avoid direct contact with the anticoagulant solution and wash your hands after handling.

Method of administration

The collection is carried out by venipuncture, following standard aseptic procedures. After choosing the vein and applying the tourniquet, the needle is introduced into the blood vessel and the tube is connected to the collection system. Blood is drawn into the tube up to the filling line, ensuring the optimal blood/anticoagulant ratio. It is important to gently invert the tube immediately after collection several times to ensure adequate mixing of the sample with the citrate, thus avoiding the formation of micro-clots. After filling, remove the test tube carefully and proceed to the subsequent labeling and sending phases to the laboratory according to the internal policies of the facility.

Treatment program

Being a device for diagnostic use, Prov Sodium Citrate 50 Pcs Pink Cap is used according to clinical needs and laboratory indications for each patient to be sampled. There is no actual treatment program, but rather an operational protocol that involves the collection of samples in conjunction with routine tests, periodic monitoring or urgent evaluations of coagulation function, as prescribed by the doctor or based on emerging clinical needs.

Correct use requires scrupulous compliance with procedures to guarantee the precision and reliability of analytical results, favoring timely diagnoses and personalized monitoring.

Target species

Humans