BD Vacutainer Blood Collection Tubes – Safe & Reliable Phlebotomy

BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes are the gold standard in phlebotomy, designed for safe and efficient blood sample collection. Manufactured by Becton Dickinson—the inventor and global leader in Vacutainer® technology—these tubes support a wide range of laboratory testing needs.

Why Laboratories Prefer Vacutainer Tubes

• Proven Quality & Accuracy: Consistently rated #1 by lab professionals for sample quality and analytical reliability.

• Enhanced Safety: Features such as Hemogard™ safety closures help reduce the risk of needlestick injuries and contamination.

• Comprehensive Tube Portfolio: Available for hematology, coagulation, chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring, cardiac assays, and more.

Types & Color Coding
Choose from a variety of color-coded tubes tailored to testing needs:

• Light Blue — Sodium citrate for coagulation

• Green — Heparin for plasma chemistry

• Lavender — EDTA for hematology tests

• Gray — Fluoride/oxalate for glucose analysis

• Gold / SST™ — Clot activator + gel separator for serum chemistry
  This standardized color-coding facilitates order-of-draw best practices and reduces errors.