Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Greiner Bio-One’s new VACUETTE® CAT Serum Fast Tube is the first on the market to combine the quality of serum analysis with the speed of plasma analysis. It is the optimal tube whenever results are needed fast.
With VACUETTE® CAT Serum Fast, Greiner Bio-One is bringing the first tube on the market that enables serum to be analyzed as quickly as plasma. Coagulation takes just 5 minutes, giving the new VACUETTE® CAT Serum Fast Tube a major time-saving advantage over con-ventional serum tubes.
Fast coagulation increases quality and efficiency
The quality of a laboratory is frequently measured by how many samples can be processed within a given time. The indicator is the turnaround time (TAT), i.e. the time between an analysis being ordered and receipt of the results1. That time is radically reduced by using the VACUETTE® CAT Serum Fast Tube.
Thanks to the short coagulation time of just 5 minutes, followed by centrifugation for 5–10 minutes, the analysis of key clinical chemical parameters can begin after just 10–15 minutes, allowing reliable results to be attained far quicker. That is a major time saving compared to the usual duration of 40 minutes when using conventional tubes.
The added gel forms a stable barrier between the serum and the cellular components of the whole blood after centrifugation. The sample quality is better preserved thanks to the short coagulation time. Coagulation takes just 5 minutes, which virtually rules out post clotting in the laboratory. As a result, preanalytical errors are reduced and accurate values can be used for diagnosis.
Serum vs. plasma
“Owing to the fast turnaround time, plasma tubes continue to be used for many analyses. However, determination of certain parameters on the basis of plasma is not appropriate for some tests,” says Dietmar Leichtfried, Team Leader Research & Development / Preanalytics at Greiner Bio-One. In some cases, incorrect values may result from the presence of anticoagu-lants or fibrinogen in the plasma tube. The use of serum is therefore indispensable in many cases.
VACUETTE® CAT Serum Fast for doctor’s surgeries
The tube also lends itself to use at doctor’s surgeries. Analyses that are performed on site can be evaluated more quickly, reducing waiting times for both the doctor and patient. Thanks to the short coagulation time, blood collection is also possible shortly before transport to the laborato-ry.
“The special tube additive”
The VACUETTE® CAT Serum Fast Tube is coated with a mixture of Blood Clotting Activator (BCA) and thrombin. Thrombin, as an accelerator, speeds up the coagulation process.
Greiner Bio-One International GmbH
Greiner Bio-One specialises in the development, production and distribution of quality plastic products for laboratory use. The company is a technology partner for hospitals, laboratories, universities, research institutes, the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology. Greiner Bio-One is divided into three divisions: Preanalytics, BioScience and OEM. In 2015, Greiner Bio-One International GmbH generated turnover of EUR 425.5 million and is present in over 100 countries with 1,890 employees, 23 wholly-owned subsidiaries and numerous distribution partners. Greiner Bio-One is part of Greiner Holding, which is based in Kremsmünster (Austria).
VACUETTE® CAT Serum Fast Tube
Further information from:
Peter Föttinger, Corporate Marketing Manager
T: +43 7583 6791-1150
E-Mail: peter.foettinger@gbo.com
