vacutainer (vacuum tube)

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Introduction

Commonly used collection device for venipuncture. Generally, they are filled with nitrogen gas at a pressure of 152mm Hg. They may contain anticoagulant.

References

  1. Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 15