Preparation and Storage
Store BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Tubes upright at room temperature (18-25° C). Protect tubes from direct light. Shelf life at 18-25º C is one year from the date of manufacture.
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Convenient, closed-system processing and analysis
BD Vacutainer® Cell and Biomarker Preservation Tubes enable a closed-system process for the collection, processing and transportation of whole blood to enhance sample quality with consistency, safety and convenience.
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The BD Vacutainer® Cell and Biomarker Preservation Tube portfolio features a range of application-specific tubes that stabilize a variety of components of whole blood for convenient, closed-system processing and analysis.
The BD Vacutainer® Cell and Biomarker Preservation Tubes can be purchased through your distributor or the BD Brand Store on Amazon.
BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Mononuclear Cell Preparation Tubes
A simple, standardized method for the isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from whole blood in the primary tube1,2
BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Tubes are a fully closed, one-tube system for the separation of mononuclear cells from whole blood, with cell separation performed directly in the primary blood collection tube. By simplifying sample processing and reducing the complexity of traditional Ficoll®-based methods, BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Tubes help decrease processing time and minimize variability between sites, operators, and workflows.
CPT™ is an evacuated, sterile blood collection tube containing buffered sodium citrate or sodium heparin anticoagulant, liquid density medium and an inert gel barrier. It is intended for the collection of whole blood and the subsequent separation of mononuclear blood cells for the purposes of in vitro diagnostic examination.
Whole blood is drawn directly into the CPT™ using standard phlebotomy techniques and processed in the same tube. During centrifugation, the gel forms a physical barrier between the mononuclear cells in plasma and the erythrocytes and granulocytes. The separated, concentrated suspension of mononuclear cells in plasma can then be transported in the primary blood collection tube.
SKU/REF 362761
| Tube Material | Glass |
| Tube Size | 16x125 mm |
| Draw Volume | 8 mL |
| Closure Type | Conventional Stopper |
| Closure Color | Blue / Black |
| Label | Mylar (transparent) |
| Cell Separator | Yes (Gel) |
| Anticoagulant | Sodium Citrate |
| Additive | Ficoll™ Hypaque™ Solution |
| Sterilization | Autoclave , 10-6 SAL , ISO17665-1 |
Preparation And Storage
Store BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Tubes upright at room temperature (18-25° C). Protect tubes from direct light. Shelf life at 18-25º C is one year from the date of manufacture.
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SKU/REF 362761
| Tube Material | Glass |
| Tube Size | 13x100 mm |
| Draw Volume | 4 mL |
| Closure Type | Conventional Stopper |
| Closure Color | Blue / Black |
| Label | Mylar (transparent) |
| Anticoagulant | Sodium Citrate |
| Additive | Ficoll™ Hypaque™ Solution |
| Sterilization | Autoclave , 10-6 SAL , ISO17665-1 |
Preparation and Storage
Store BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Tubes upright at room temperature (18-25° C). Protect tubes from direct light. Shelf life at 18-25º C is one year from the date of manufacture.
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SKU/REF 362753
| Tube Material | Glass |
| Tube Size | 16x125 mm |
| Draw Volume | 8 mL |
| Closure Type | Conventional Stopper |
| Closure Color | Red / Green |
| Label | Mylar |
| Cell Separator | Yes (Gel) |
| Anticoagulant | Sodium Heparin |
| Additive | Ficoll™ Hypaque™ Solution |
| Sterilization | Autoclave , 10-6 SAL , ISO17665-1 |
BD Vacutainer® PPT™ Plasma Preparation Tubes
Provides separation and storage of undiluted EDTA plasma for molecular diagnostic testing7
BD Vacutainer® PPT™ Plasma Preparation Tube provides a means for collection, processing and transportation of an undiluted EDTA plasma specimen in a closed evacuated system.7
PPT™ is an evacuated, sterile blood collection tube that contains an inert gel and spray-dried K2EDTA anticoagulant for achieving plasma separation. When the sample-filled tube is subjected to centrifugation, the gel migrates and forms a physical barrier between the plasma and most of the cellular elements. Since the tube uses spray-dried K2EDTA as opposed to liquid additives, the plasma obtained is undiluted.
SKU/REF 362799
| Tube Material | Plastic |
| Tube Size | 16x100 mm |
| Draw Volume | 8.5 mL |
| Closure Type | BD Hemogard™ |
| Closure Color | Pearl White |
| Label | Mylar (transparent) |
| Cell Separator | Yes (Gel) |
| Anticoagulant | K2EDTA |
| Sterilization | Radiation , 10-3 SAL , ISO11137-1 |
Preparation and Storage
Store unfilled tubes at 4-25º C. Limited excursion temperatures up to 40º C, for a cumulative time not to exceed 10 days, are acceptable.
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SKU/REF 362788
| Tube Material | Plastic |
| Tube Size | 13x100 mm |
| Draw Volume | 5 mL |
| Closure Type | BD Hemogard™ |
| Closure Color | Pearl White |
| Label | Mylar (transparent) |
| Cell Separator | Yes (Gel) |
| Anticoagulant | K2EDTA |
| Sterilization | Radiation , 10-3 SAL , ISO11137-1 |
Preparation and Storage
Store unfilled tubes at 4-25º C. Limited excursion temperatures up to 40º C, for a cumulative time not to exceed 10 days, are acceptable.
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SKU/REF 362800
| Tube Material | Plastic |
| Tube Size | 16x100 mm |
| Draw Volume | 8.5 mL |
| Closure Type | BD Hemogard™ |
| Closure Color | Pearl White |
| Label | Paper |
| Cell Separator | Yes (Gel) |
| Anticoagulant | K2EDTA |
| Sterilization | Radiation , 10-6 SAL , ISO11137-1 |
Preparation and Storage
Store unfilled tubes at 4-25º C. Limited excursion temperatures up to 40º C, for a cumulative time not to exceed 10 days, are acceptable.
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PAXgene® Blood RNA Tubes
A convenient, closed-system collection, stabilization, transportation and storage of intracellular RNA from whole blood for using in RT-PCR molecular testing8
The PAXgene® Blood RNA Tubes contain a proprietary reagent that stabilizes intracellular RNA in whole blood upon collection and ensures adequate RNA quantity and quality.8
The PAXgene Blood RNA Tube contains a proprietary reagent for stabilization of intracellular RNA immediately upon collection. Intracellular RNA is stabilized for up to three days at room temperature or five days at 2-8° C. PAXgene Tubes can be frozen at temperatures of -20° C to -70° C for long-term storage.
The PAXgene Blood RNA System is the first IVD marketed product for the collection, storage, and transportation of blood and stabilization of intracellular RNA in a closed tube with subsequent isolation and purification of intracellular RNA from whole blood for RT-PCR used in molecular diagnostic testing. Performance characteristics for the PAXgene Blood RNA System have been established with FOS and IL1B gene transcripts.
To learn more about nucleic acid stabilization and purification, visit www.preanalytix.com
SKU/REF 762165
| Tube Material | Plastic |
| Tube Size | 16x100 mm |
| Draw Volume | 2.5 mL |
| Closure Type | BD Hemogard™ |
| Closure Color | Red |
| Label | Paper |
| Cell Separator | No |
| Additive | 6.9 mL of Proprietary RNA stabilization additive |
| Sterilization | Radiation , 10-6 SAL , ISO11137-1 |
Preparation and Storage
Store the unused PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes at 18−25˚ C. Limited excursion temperatures up to 40˚ C are permitted.
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PAXgene® Blood DNA Tubes
The first blood collection tube designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic DNA testing.9
The PAXgene® Blood DNA Tube contains a proprietary EDTA formulation that stabilizes genomic DNA and ensures sufficient DNA quantity and quality for molecular diagnostic assays from whole blood. It is intended to collect, anticoagulate, stabilize, transport and store a venous whole blood sample for preparation of DNA for use with molecular diagnostic testing that requires genomic DNA.9
To learn more about nucleic acid stabilization and purification, visit www.preanalytix.com
The PAXgene® Blood DNA Tube (CE) is the first blood collection tube designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic DNA testing. It is intended to collect, anticoagulate, stabilize, transport, and store a venous whole blood sample for preparation of high quality DNA for use with molecular diagnostic test methods that require DNA.
SKU/REF 761165
| Tube Material | Plastic |
| Tube Size | 13x75 mm |
| Draw Volume | 2.5 mL |
| Closure Type | BD Hemogard™ |
| Closure Color | Dark Blue |
| Label | Paper |
| Cell Separator | No |
| Anticoagulant | K2EDTA |
| Sterilization | Radiation , 10-6 SAL , ISO11137-1 |
Preparation and Storage
Store the unused PAXgene® Blood DNA Tubes at 18 to 25° C. Limited excursion temperatures up to 40° C are permitted. Do not use tubes after their expiration date.
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BD Proteomic Tubes*
Enhance consistency for plasma biomarker testing and provide longer stability than traditional EDTA tubes.10,11
The BD™ P100 Blood Collection System provides stabilization of plasma proteins upon collection, streamlining workflow with one-tube collection and processing for plasma protein analysis.10,11*
The BD™ P800 Blood Collection System provides stabilization of metabolic peptides upon collection, streamlining workflow with one-tube collection and processing for key metabolic biomarkers commonly studied in diabetes research and other metabolic conditions.10,11*
*For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
The BD® P100 blood collection tubes minimize preanalytical variability in plasma protein analysis. The tubes are spray coated with K2EDTA anticoagulant and proprietary protease inhibitor cocktail, specifically formulated for stabilization of human plasma proteins at the point of collection. Inclusion of a novel mechanical separator within the 8.5 mL BD® P100 Tubes provides better separation of cellular components from plasma than gel-based separators.
BD® P100 is for research use only – it is not for use in diagnostic procedures.
BD® P800 is an evacuated blood collection tube containing a proprietary cocktail of protease inhibitors, specifically optimized for stabilization of metabolic markers. The plasma obtained by processing the BD® P800 tube can be used immediately, transported, or stored frozen.
BD® P800 is for research use only – it is not for use in diagnostic procedures.
SKU/REF 366448
| Tube Material | Plastic |
| Tube Size | 16x100 mm |
| Draw Volume | 8.5 mL |
| Closure Type | BD Hemogard™ |
| Closure Color | Clear |
| Label | Paper |
| Cell Separator | Yes (Mechanical) |
| Anticoagulant | K2EDTA |
| Additive | Proprietary Protein Stabilizers |
| Sterilization | Radiation , 10-6 SAL , ISO11137-1 |
Preparation and Storage
Store tubes at 4-25º C (39-77º F) unless otherwise noted on the package label. It is recommended to store the tubes in the original sealed packaging until use. The pouch with desiccant provides a moisture barrier to preserve the potency of the additives.
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SKU/REF 366422
| Tube Material | Plastic |
| Tube Size | 13x75 mm |
| Draw Volume | 2 mL |
| Closure Type | BD Hemogard™ |
| Closure Color | Clear |
| Label | Paper |
| Cell Separator | No |
| Anticoagulant | K2EDTA |
| Additive | Proprietary Protein Stabilizers |
| Sterilization | Radiation , 10-6 SAL , ISO11137-1 |
Preparation and Storage
Store tubes at 4-25º C (39-77º F) unless otherwise noted on the package label. It is recommended to store the tubes in the original sealed packaging until use. The pouch with desiccant provides a moisture barrier to preserve the potency of the additives.
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SKU/REF 366421
| Tube Material | Plastic |
| Tube Size | 16x100 mm |
| Draw Volume | 8.5 mL |
| Closure Type | BD Hemogard™ |
| Closure Color | Clear |
| Label | Paper |
| Cell Separator | No |
| Anticoagulant | K2EDTA |
| Additive | Proprietary Cocktail of Protease, Esterase and DPP-IV Inhibitors |
| Sterilization | Radiation , 10-6 SAL , ISO11137-1 |
Preparation and Storage
Store tubes at 2-8º C (≈39º F) unless otherwise noted on the package label. It is recommended to store the tubes in the original packaging until use.
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SKU/REF 366420
| Tube Material | Plastic |
| Tube Size | 13x75 mm |
| Draw Volume | 2 mL |
| Closure Type | BD Hemogard™ |
| Closure Color | Clear |
| Label | Paper |
| Cell Separator | No |
| Anticoagulant | K2EDTA |
| Additive | Proprietary Cocktail of Protease, Esterase and DPP-IV Inhibitors |
| Sterilization | Radiation , 10-6 SAL , ISO11137-1 |
Preparation and Storage
Store tubes at 2-8º C (≈39º F) unless otherwise noted on the package label. It is recommended to store the tubes in the original packaging until use.
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Solutions for standardized blood collection for downstream processing and diagnostic testing
- BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Citrate Instructions For Use.
- BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Heparin Instructions For Use.
- Corkum CP et al. BMC Immunol. 2015;16:48.
- Chen H et al. BMC Immunol. 2020;21(1):15.
- Ruitenberg JJ et al. BMC Immunol. 2006;7:11.
- Reipert BM et al. J Clin Med. 2023;12(5):2080.
- BD Vacutainer® PPT™ Plasma Preparation Tube Instructions For Use.
- PreAnalytiX PAXgene® Blood RNA Tube Instructions For Use.
- PreAnalytiX PAXgene® Blood DNA Tube Instructions For Use.
- BD BP100 Blood Collection System for Plasma Protein Preservation Instructions For Use.
- BD BP800 Blood Collection System for Plasma Metabolic Biomarker Preservation Instructions For Use.
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