An appraisal of the "Vacutainer" system for blood collection.

Author(s): Ames AC, Bamford E

Publication: Ann Clin Biochem, 1975, Vol. 12, Page 151-5

PubMed ID: 15637911 PubMed Review Paper? No

Purpose of Paper

Conclusion of Paper

Studies

1. Study Purpose

   The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of blood collection container and method on the incidence of hemolysis and chloride and bicarbonate concentrations in serum.

   Summary of Findings:

   While 40/97 specimens (41%) obtained using a conventional syringe and transferred to a tube showed macroscopic hemolysis, none of the 107 specimens collected in a Vacutainer showed macroscopic levels of hemolysis. There were no significant differences in serum chloride or serum bicarbonate concentrations between specimens collected using a conventional syringe technique and those collected in Vacutainers. The authors state that the use of plastic syringes and containers for blood collection resulted in frequent auto analyzer blockages due to fine fibrin clots, while this did not occur when glass Vacutainers were used.

   Biospecimens

   • Bodily Fluid - Serum
   • Bodily Fluid - Blood

   Preservative Types

   • None (Fresh)

   Diagnoses:

   • Not specified

   Platform:

   Analyte	Technology Platform
   Small molecule	Clinical chemistry/auto analyzer
   Electrolyte/Metal	Clinical chemistry/auto analyzer
   Cell count/volume	Macroscopic observation

   Pre-analytical Factors:

   Classification	Pre-analytical Factor	Value(s)
   Biospecimen Acquisition	Method of fluid acquisition	Syringe draw Vacuum tube
   Biospecimen Acquisition	Type of collection container/solution	Plastic syringe and plastic tube Glass Vacutainer

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