SST Tube - Gel (Yellow Cap)

Product Description

During the centrifugation of the GEL-SST Advance tubes, an inert gel separates the serum and the blood clot preventing the contamination of the serum from the separated cellular components. 

For example, the serum for certain analytes such as potassium, phosphorus and glucose must be separated from the cells within a few hours - otherwise the results will be significantly distorted.

Using GEL-SST Advance tubes routine analyses in clinical chemistry such as potassium and glucose are still stable after a week of storage at 2-8ºC. Clinical evaluations of special chemistry

demonstrate a high degree of analyte stability with the acrylic gel in the GEL-SST Advance, with detection of >90% of the therapeutic drugs and other special analytes(proteins/peptides, steroids and vitamins) tested.

As a result of the type of gel used in the GEL-SST Advance tubes, short centrifugation times of 5 minutes at 3000g can be achieved. The stability of the gel barrier is a distinct advantage during transport and storage.

The main advantages of gel tubes versus non-gel tubes are:

           • Stable barrier between serum and clotted blood, therefore better analyse stability.

           • Better sample quality.

           • Optimization of the work flow: Short centrifugation time, sample processing and archiving in the primary tube.

           • No possibility of misidentification due to the use of secondary tubes.

Clotting Times : The minimum recommended coagulation time for GEL-SST Advance tubes for patients who have not received anti coagulation treatment is 30 minutes.

Centrifuging Conditions : 1600-2000g for 10 minutes

Mixing Recommendation : Serum Separation Tubes should be gently inverted 180° and back 6-8 times.

Effects Of Temperature : GEL-SST Advance should be stored at 4-25°C and protected from direct sunlight during storage. Cooling of the tube by or during centrifuging can affect the movement capability of the gel. The optimum separation of serum and coagulated blood is achieved at a temperature of 20-25°C.. Serum Separation Tubes should be gently inverted 180° and back 6-8 times.

Clot Activator : GEL-SST Advance tubes contain silica particles.

Product Specification 

• Specimen: Serum
• Additive: Gel & Clot Activator
  
• Cap color: Dark yellow
  
• Tube Size: 13x75mm, 13x100mm, 16x100mm
  
• Draw Volume: 3.5mL, 5.0mL, 
  
• Max. draw volume Tolerance: ±10%