Product Name	Veterinary Glucose Blood Collection Tube
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Product Overview	The Veterinary Glucose Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated specimen tube designed for collecting blood for glucose determination and related veterinary biochemical testing. A typical configuration contains sodium fluoride as a glycolysis inhibitor together with potassium oxalate as an anticoagulant. The pre-set vacuum draws a controlled volume of blood directly from a compatible veterinary blood collection needle and holder. After collection and proper mixing, the additive system helps reduce ongoing glucose metabolism in the specimen and supports reliable transport to the laboratory. The tube is suitable for cattle, pigs, goat-farming-equipment/" target="_blank" class="keylink">sheep, goats, horses and other veterinary patients when used according to laboratory sampling protocols. It is particularly useful for commercial livestock farms, veterinary clinics, diagnostic laboratories and herd health monitoring programs.
Key Features	Designed for veterinary blood glucose collection and biochemical testing. Sodium fluoride helps inhibit glycolysis after blood collection. Potassium oxalate functions as an anticoagulant in common glucose tube configurations. Pre-set vacuum supports consistent and convenient specimen collection. Gray closure provides rapid visual identification of the glucose tube category. Compatible with suitable vacuum blood collection needles and tube holders. Clear tube body allows easy visual inspection of the collected specimen. PET tube options provide good dimensional stability and resistance to breakage. Multiple draw volumes are available according to laboratory and animal sampling requirements. Single-use configuration supports standardized farm and laboratory biosecurity procedures.
Structural Components	Vacuum Tube Body: Maintains the required internal vacuum and holds the blood specimen. Sodium Fluoride: Helps slow glucose degradation by inhibiting glycolysis. Potassium Oxalate: Provides anticoagulant action in fluoride-oxalate tube configurations. Gray Closure: Provides visual identification of the glucose blood collection tube. Tube Stopper: Allows penetration by a compatible blood collection needle while maintaining the closed collection system. Identification Label: Provides space for animal ID, sample number, collection date or laboratory information.
Working Principle	After successful venipuncture, the vacuum tube is inserted into a compatible collection holder. The internal vacuum draws blood through the needle and into the tube until the intended fill volume is reached. Potassium oxalate reduces coagulation by interfering with available calcium, while sodium fluoride acts as a glycolysis inhibitor. This combination is commonly used to help preserve glucose concentration during the period between blood collection and laboratory analysis. Immediately after collection, the tube should be gently inverted according to the applicable laboratory procedure to mix the blood thoroughly with the additives. Vigorous shaking should be avoided because it may compromise specimen quality.
Technical Specifications	Product Type Veterinary vacuum glucose blood collection tube Typical Additives Sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate Reference BD Configuration Sodium fluoride 10 mg + potassium oxalate 8 mg Reference Draw Volume 4 ml Reference Tube Size 13 × 75 mm Closure Color Gray Reference Tube Material PET plastic Specimen Type Anticoagulated blood / plasma according to laboratory procedure Primary Test Application Glucose determination Collection Method Pre-set vacuum collection Available Volumes Multiple volumes available according to project requirements Use Type Single use
Applications	Cattle blood glucose testing. Commercial pig farm metabolic monitoring. Sheep and goat biochemical blood testing. Equine veterinary glucose testing. Routine livestock health examinations. Veterinary diagnostic laboratory testing. Metabolic disease investigation. Herd health and nutrition monitoring programs. Animal research and breeding facilities. Veterinary consumable procurement for commercial livestock projects.
Customization Options	Draw volume: Customizable. Tube size: According to project requirements. Tube material: Available upon request. Additive formulation: According to laboratory requirements. Closure and stopper configuration: Customizable. Label and barcode printing: Available upon request. Packaging quantity: According to project requirements. Veterinary blood collection kits with needles and holders: Available upon request.
Use & Handling	Select the required draw volume according to the animal species, diagnostic test and laboratory sampling protocol. Inspect the tube before use and do not use a damaged tube or one with suspected loss of vacuum. Perform venipuncture using appropriate animal restraint and aseptic technique. Insert the tube into the compatible collection holder and allow the vacuum to draw blood until the specified fill volume is reached. After collection, gently invert the tube according to the tube manufacturer's instructions to ensure proper mixing of blood and additives. Do not shake vigorously. Sodium fluoride does not stop glycolysis instantaneously. Samples intended for accurate glucose determination should therefore be processed and separated according to the receiving laboratory's validated procedure without unnecessary delay. Store and transport specimens according to laboratory requirements. Used needles must be placed in approved sharps containers, and contaminated tubes should be disposed of according to applicable veterinary biohazard regulations.
Product FAQ	What is a veterinary glucose blood collection tube used for? It is used to collect blood specimens for glucose determination and related veterinary biochemical testing. What additives are commonly used in a gray-top glucose tube? A common configuration combines sodium fluoride as a glycolysis inhibitor with potassium oxalate as an anticoagulant. Why is sodium fluoride used? Sodium fluoride helps inhibit glycolysis and therefore helps reduce glucose loss in the collected specimen before laboratory analysis. Why is the closure gray? Gray is commonly used to identify blood collection tubes intended for glucose testing with fluoride-based additives. Can this tube be used for cattle and pigs? Yes. Fluoride-oxalate blood collection tubes can be used in veterinary sampling workflows for cattle, pigs and other animals when the appropriate tube volume and laboratory protocol are selected. Should blood samples still be processed promptly? Yes. Fluoride reduces glycolysis but does not stop it immediately, so timely sample handling and plasma separation remain important when required by the laboratory procedure. Can different tube capacities be supplied? Yes. Different draw volumes, tube dimensions, labels and packaging configurations can be supplied according to project requirements.
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