BLOOD COLLECTION TUBE GEL AND CLOT ACTIVATOR TUBE
The gel and clot activator tube is a specialized medical device used in the field of hematology for blood sample processing. Here are key points describing its features and functions:
Gel Separation Layer: The tube contains a gel separator that sits between the blood sample and the plasma or serum. This gel layer acts as a barrier, ensuring that the cellular components of the blood (such as red and white blood cells) are separated from the liquid portion (plasma or serum). This separation is crucial for accurate analysis and minimizes contamination.
Clot Activator: Incorporated within the tube is a clot activator, typically in the form of a powdered or coated surface. This activator promotes the rapid formation of a fibrin clot in the blood sample once it is drawn. The clot formation process separates the serum or plasma from the cellular components, making it easier to collect and analyze the desired fluid.
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