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EDTA Vacuum Tube
EDTA Vacuum Tube (Product Code: SLE/CL/40) is a 6ml PET vacuum blood collection tube containing EDTA K3 anticoagulant, used to collect venous whole blood that stays unclotted for haematology testing. The vacuum-sealed cap draws blood during venipuncture, and the tube is listed for laboratory services from basic laboratories up to reference centres. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, to hospital, diagnostic and teaching laboratories buying disposable lab equipment in India and abroad.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Vacuum blood collection tube with anticoagulant |
| Material | Plastic (PET) |
| Anticoagulant | EDTA K3 |
| Capacity | 6ml |
| Closure | Capped with vacuum seal |
| Application | Blood collection |
| Storage | Between 2 °C and 30 °C |
| Service level | Basic laboratory to reference centre |
| Shelf life | Depends on the tube, its EDTA K3 additive and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted |
| Product code | SLE/CL/40 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the EDTA Vacuum Tube Used For?
EDTA blood is the standard specimen for a complete blood count on a haematology analyser, for preparing peripheral blood films and for many blood grouping procedures. Immediately after the tube fills, invert it gently several times so the anticoagulant mixes evenly with the blood; shaking hard can damage cells, and skipping the mixing step can leave small clots that upset cell counts. Letting the vacuum fill the tube to its intended level keeps the ratio of anticoagulant to blood correct.
In a multi-tube draw, EDTA tubes are filled after serum tubes so that potassium EDTA is not carried into samples meant for chemistry. Medical laboratory colleges sourcing lab equipment for college practicals in India often use these tubes to teach anticoagulant selection alongside plain and serum gel tubes.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which does business as ScienceLab from Ambala in Haryana, supplies this EDTA tube to hospital, diagnostic and educational buyers in India and international markets as part of its clinical laboratory consumables list. Read the ScienceLab profile for more about the company.
Related Clinical Laboratory Items
Equipment and consumables used with EDTA whole-blood samples:
- 18 parameter Haematology Analyser — runs the blood count on the anticoagulated sample
- Blood Specimen Rotator — keeps filled tubes gently mixed while they wait for analysis
- Counting Chamber Neubauer — for manual cell counts from the same specimen
- EDTA Capillary Tube — a capillary option when only a finger-prick sample is possible
- Test Tube Rack SS — holds filled tubes upright on the bench
The Clinical Laboratory category lists further haematology and sampling products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EDTA K3 mean on the EDTA Vacuum Tube?
EDTA K3 on the EDTA Vacuum Tube refers to tripotassium EDTA, the anticoagulant specified for this 6ml tube. It prevents clotting by binding calcium in the blood, so the cells stay in suspension for haematology work.
Which tests is the EDTA vacuum tube suitable for?
The EDTA Vacuum Tube is mainly used for haematology, such as blood counts and blood films. EDTA can interfere with some chemistry tests, including calcium and potassium, so your laboratory should confirm suitability for each assay.
Does the EDTA vacuum tube need mixing after collection?
Yes. The EDTA Vacuum Tube should be inverted gently several times straight after filling so the EDTA K3 is distributed through the sample; vigorous shaking can damage cells, and skipping the mixing step can leave small clots.
How should EDTA vacuum tubes be stored, and what is their shelf life?
Store the EDTA Vacuum Tube between 2 °C and 30 °C. Shelf life depends on the tube, its EDTA K3 additive and the storage conditions, so no fixed period is given here; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Who supplies the EDTA Vacuum Tube?
The EDTA Vacuum Tube is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, from Ambala, Haryana, India. Hospitals, diagnostic and educational laboratories and distributors in India and international markets can order it with plain and serum gel tubes.
Can EDTA vacuum tubes be supplied in bulk for export?
Yes. The 6ml EDTA Vacuum Tube can be quoted in bulk for hospitals, programmes and export buyers. Send product code SLE/CL/40, the number of tubes and the destination, and we will include packing details in the quotation.
Request a Quote
To receive a quotation for the EDTA Vacuum Tube, use the contact page or add the item to your enquiry cart with any other tubes you need.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
