BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Citrate

1. Do not re-use BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Tubes.
2. Do not use Tubes after expiration date printed on the Tube label.
3. Do not use Tubes if the clear liquid solutions above or below the gel layer become discolored or form precipitates.
4. Do not use Tubes for collection of materials to be injected into patients.
5. Since this BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Tube contains chemical additives, precautions should be taken to prevent possible backflow from the Tube during blood drawing (see Prevention of Backflow section).
6. Excessive centrifugation speed (over 2000 RCF) may cause Tube breakage, exposure to blood, and possible injury.
7. Remove and reinsert stopper by either gently rocking the stopper from side to side or by grasping with a simultaneous twisting and pulling action. A "thumb roll" procedure for stopper removal is not recommended, as Tube breakage and injury may result.
8. CAUTION:
   • All glass has the potential for breakage, therefore, precautionary measures should be taken during handling.
   • Handle all biologic samples and blood collection "sharps" (lancets, needles, and blood collection sets) in accordance with the policies and procedures of your facility.
   • Obtain appropriate medical attention in the event of any exposure to biologic samples (for example, through a puncture injury) since the samples may transmit HBV (hepatitis), HIV (AIDS), or other infectious diseases.
   • Utilize any built-in used needle protector, if the blood collection device provides one. BD does not recommend reshielding used needles, but the policies and procedures of your facility may differ and should always be followed.
   • Discard all blood collection "sharps" in biohazard containers approved for their disposal.
   • Filling the Tubes from a hypodermic syringe while the stopper is in place is not recommended. Forcefully depressing the syringe plunger without removing the stopper can create positive pressure in the Tube causing the stopper and specimen to fly out with explosive force.
   
9. Centrifugation:
   CAUTION: If Tubes with cracks or chips are used or if excessive speed is used in centrifugation, a Tube may break causing the release of sample, droplets, and possibly an aerosol into the centrifuge bowl. The release of these potentially hazardous materials can be mitigated by using specially designed sealed containers in which Tubes are held during centrifugation. The use of special containment vessels is not recommended for routine purposes.
   Centrifuge carriers and inserts should be of the size specific to the Tubes used. Use of carriers too large or too small for the Tube may result in breakage. Care should be taken to ensure that Tubes are properly seated in the centrifuge cup. Improperly seated Tubes may catch on centrifuge head resulting in breakage. Tubes must be balanced in the centrifuge head to minimize the possibility of glass breakage. Always allow centrifuge to come to a complete stop before attempting to remove Tubes. When centrifuge head has stopped, open lid and examine for possible broken Tubes. If breakage is indicated, use mechanical device such as forceps or hemostat to remove Tubes. Caution: Do not remove broken Tubes by hand.

STORAGE

Store BD Vacutainer® CPT™ Tubes upright at room temperature (18-25°C). Protect Tubes from direct light. Shelf life at 18-25°C is one year from the date of manufacture.