BD Vacutainer® Plus K2 EDTA Tube, White Hemogard, 5 mL

K2 EDTA Whole-Blood Collection

K2 EDTA prevents blood from clotting after collection, preserving a whole-blood specimen for compatible laboratory testing. Proper tube filling and mixing are important because the relationship between the blood volume and anticoagulant can influence specimen quality. The 5 mL BD Vacutainer® Plus tube provides an opportunity to connect venipuncture with the pre-analytical steps that follow collection. Correct tube identification, adequate filling, gentle inversion, labeling, and timely handling all contribute to obtaining a usable veterinary specimen. The white Hemogard™ closure distinguishes this configuration from other BD Vacutainer® tubes in the collection workflow, helping reinforce that tube color, additive, specimen type, and requested diagnostic test must all be considered before blood is collected.