Accessories used for Blood Collection

Blood collection or phlebotomy is a routine process in clinical laboratories for the diagnosis of different types of diseases. Applications also include medical testing, transfusions, blood donation and research. To ensure a smooth workflow and accurate and timely diagnosis, clinical labs need a steady supply of quality blood collection sets as well as accessories.

Blood Collection Accessories - Different Types

Mishandled blood collection can often result in severe and unnecessary health complications among patients.  Leading manufacturers offer a wide variety of unique blood collection products designed to avoid complications and needle point injury. Greiner Bio-One, a leading manufacturer of high quality, safe blood collection sets, also supplies the following accessories:

• Vacuette Blood Culture Holder - These holders are designed for single use and compatible with Vacuette single and Multi-sample needles. They are available 40 a box in a case of 320 boxes.
• Needle Blood Transfer Unit - The specifications of the individually wrapped, sterile needle blood transfer unit are 25G x 3/4", tubing length - 12.0" and needle length - 3/4".  They come in a case of 800.
• Blood collection needles - These needles help in safe and easy collection of blood samples.  Some of the models are:  Multi-Sample Blood Collection Needle, Pink. 18G x 1.0", VISIO PLUS Multi-Sample Needle 22G x 1.5" and Multi-Sample Blood Collection Needle, Black. 22G x 1.0".
• MiniCollect® funnels - These funnels are used in capillary blood specimen collection in combination with MiniCollect® tubes. The funnels simplify blood transfer from the puncture site to the MiniCollect tube. The valve of the collection tube allows the funnel to be inserted without the cap being removed. Simply pushing the funnel through the cap before sample collection makes it act as a collection unit. The blood droplets flow into the tube through the opening and the funnel can be removed and disposed of in an impenetrable sharps disposal container after collection. 
  
  

Even though the process looks simple, there are many potential risks associated with blood collection, for both patients and lab personnel, if not properly performed. It can spread disease and other kinds of infections and can put patients and lab personnel at risk of pathogens carried by blood like HIV virus, hepatitis B virus, and more.  This highlights the need to use safe blood collection sets and accessories which can eliminate such risks.

Purchase from a Reliable Supplier

It is important to purchase blood collection equipment and its accessories from a reliable, established supplier. Perform a search for top suppliers of lab equipment. Shortlist a few dealers and visit their websites and online stores. Evaluate their featured products in terms of features, specifications, pricing and special deals. An established dealer would ensure supply of quality blood collection sets and accessories to meet the requirements of clinical labs.