Product Name	Veterinary Gel & Clot Activator Tube
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Product Overview	The Veterinary Gel & Clot Activator Tube is a vacuum blood collection tube designed to obtain serum samples from cattle, pigs, goat-farming-equipment/" target="_blank" class="keylink">sheep, goats, horses and other animals. It combines a clot activator with a chemically stable separator gel to simplify serum preparation for laboratory analysis. The clot activator promotes coagulation after blood collection. During centrifugation, the separator gel moves between the serum and cellular components, forming a physical barrier that helps maintain separation and supports clean serum recovery. The tube is suitable for commercial livestock farms, veterinary clinics, animal diagnostic laboratories, breeding farms and herd health programs requiring serum for biochemical, immunological and serological testing.
Key Features	Combines clot activator and serum separator gel in one collection tube. Pre-set vacuum supports controlled blood draw volume. Clot activator promotes efficient coagulation before centrifugation. Separator gel forms a stable barrier between serum and blood cells after centrifugation. Suitable for veterinary biochemistry, immunology and serology applications. Clear tube body allows convenient visual inspection of the sample. Yellow or gold closure is commonly used for gel and clot activator serum tubes. PET plastic or glass configurations are available depending on project requirements. Multiple draw volumes and tube dimensions support different animal species and testing needs. Single-use construction supports standardized veterinary sampling and biosecurity procedures.
Structural Components	Vacuum Tube Body: Clear PET plastic or glass tube designed to maintain the specified collection vacuum. Clot Activator: Applied inside the tube to accelerate the coagulation process. Separator Gel: Located at the base of the tube and designed to form a barrier between serum and cellular components after centrifugation. Closure: Typically yellow or gold for easy identification of serum separator tube configurations. Rubber Stopper: Allows penetration by a compatible vacuum blood collection needle while helping maintain tube vacuum. Identification Label: Provides space for animal identification, sample number, collection date or laboratory information according to configuration.
Working Principle	When the tube is connected to a compatible vacuum blood collection needle, the internal vacuum draws the required blood volume into the tube. The clot activator then promotes coagulation of the collected blood. After the required clotting period, the tube is centrifuged according to the applicable laboratory protocol. Centrifugal force moves the separator gel to the interface between the serum and cellular fraction. The gel then forms a stable physical barrier that helps prevent direct contact between the separated serum and blood cells. The resulting serum can then be used for appropriate veterinary laboratory testing, subject to the analytical method and laboratory requirements.
Technical Specifications	Product Type Veterinary vacuum serum separator blood collection tube Additives Separator gel + clot activator Specimen Serum Tube Material PET plastic or glass Typical Closure Color Yellow / gold Available Draw Volumes Approximately 2 ml to 10 ml, depending on configuration Reference Tube Sizes 13 × 75 mm, 13 × 100 mm and 16 × 100 mm Collection Method Pre-set vacuum blood collection Primary Tests Biochemistry, immunology and serology Use Type Single use Packaging Available according to project requirements
Applications	Cattle serum collection for biochemical testing. Commercial pig farm disease surveillance programs. Sheep and goat serum diagnostic testing. Equine veterinary laboratory testing. Serological antibody testing. Veterinary immunology testing. Metabolic and nutritional health monitoring. Breeding and reproductive health investigations. Veterinary clinics and animal diagnostic laboratories. Commercial livestock herd health programs.
Customization Options	Draw volume: Customizable. Tube dimensions: According to project requirements. PET or glass tube material: Available upon request. Closure and stopper configuration: Customizable. Label printing and animal identification fields: Available upon request. Barcode labeling: According to project requirements. Packaging quantity: Customizable. Complete veterinary blood collection kits with needles and holders: Available upon request.
Use & Handling	Select an appropriate tube volume according to animal species, required sample quantity and laboratory test requirements. Inspect the tube before use and do not use damaged tubes or tubes with compromised closures. Perform venipuncture using an appropriate veterinary blood collection needle and holder. Allow the vacuum tube to fill until the required draw volume has been reached. After collection, gently invert the tube according to the applicable product instructions to ensure proper contact between the blood and clot activator. Avoid vigorous shaking. Allow adequate clot formation before centrifugation. Centrifugation speed, time and clotting period should follow the instructions supplied with the selected tube and the laboratory's validated procedure. After centrifugation, keep the tube upright when practical to maintain the gel barrier. Samples should be stored and transported according to the requirements of the intended veterinary test.
Product FAQ	What is a gel and clot activator tube used for? It is used to collect blood and prepare serum for biochemical, immunological and serological laboratory testing. What is the purpose of the clot activator? The clot activator promotes faster and more consistent coagulation before centrifugation. What does the separator gel do? During centrifugation, the gel moves between the serum and cellular components and forms a physical barrier that helps maintain separation. Can this tube be used for cattle and pigs? Yes. It can be used for veterinary serum collection from cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and other animals when an appropriate tube size and collection protocol are selected. Can serum be tested immediately after blood collection? The sample should first be allowed to clot and then centrifuged according to the tube manufacturer's instructions and laboratory protocol before serum analysis. Are different capacities available? Yes. Common configurations range from approximately 2 ml to 10 ml, with different tube dimensions available according to laboratory and project requirements.
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