BD Introduces Microtube Designed with Fragile Veins in Mind

BD Diagnostics has introduced the BD Microtainer MAP Microtube, which was designed to improve the safety, accuracy and turnaround time of collecting blood in patients with fragile veins, such as infants, children, oncology patients and the elderly.

According to the product's press release, the microtube is the first to be totally compatible with most hematology instruments, which reduces the turnaround time and costs associated with blood sample transfer and relabeling. The microtube can also accommodate standard, full-size patient ID labels, helping to reduce the risk of labeling errors and potential misdiagnosis.

The MAP Microtube enables automated processing with 81 percent less blood than venous systems, a critical improvement for patients from whom it is difficult to obtain a sufficient amount of blood to perform crucial diagnostic tests.

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