Nov 14, 2024 · The evacuated tube system provides a closed system that reduces the risk of spilled blood thus protecting the phlebotomist from accidental exposure to blood drawn pathogens.

Blood collection tubes are part of the Evacuated Tube System (ETS) for collecting blood specimens necessary for clinical laboratory testing.

BD Vacutainer® Tubes are used to transport and process blood for testing serum, plasma or whole blood in the clinical laboratory. BD Vacutainer® Tubes are evacuated tubes with color-coded (see …

The evacuated tube system is the most commonly used means of collecting specimens. This system is preferable to the needle and syringe since it allows the blood to pass directly from the vein to the …

This video shows 3 different ETS used in class to perform phlebotomy draws.

Blood is usually collected into plastic tubes called evacuated tubes (rarely glass tubes are used because they may break). The tubes contain a vacuum, which assists in the filling of the tube.

This procedure provides instructions for the contents and use of evacuated blood collection tubes used to collect, transport, process and store blood for testing serum, plasma or whole blood in the clinical …

Mar 25, 2024 · The evacuated tube system is the most commonly used type of tube in phlebotomy for blood collection. This system consists of a tube with a pre-vacuumed interior, which allows for blood …

The document provides a detailed list of evacuated tube systems used for various blood tests, specifying the color, additive, specimen needed, and special requirements for each tube.

Dec 30, 2022 · An evacuated tube system is the best way to collect blood for most people. However, a syringe may be the better option for patients with difficult veins. This method is more flexible and …