Comparative evaluation of two different blood collection tubes for hematological and biochemical testing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blood collection tubes can influence sample stability and analytical accuracy. We compared two different commercially available tube systems, Vacutainer® (BD) and Vacusera® (Disera), assessing stability of hematological and biochemical parameters under various preanalytical conditions.

Methods

Residual blood samples from routine laboratory testing were aliquoted into both different tubes. Parameters measured included Red blood cells (RBC), White blood cells (WBC), Hemoglobin (Hb), Potassium (K), Chloride (Cl), Sodium (Na), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), along with hemolysis index. Preanalytical variables included storage temperature (ambient vs 4 °C), storage time (T₀, 1h, 3h, 24h), and

SUBMITTER: Salvatici M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12769404 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature