K3 EDTA Krupa Aqua Tube, For Clinical, Hospital, Laboratory

Description of K3 EDTA Tubes:

1. Additive: K3 EDTA (Tripotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)

   • Function: Acts as an anticoagulant by binding calcium ions, which prevents the blood from clotting.
   • Concentration: The standard concentration of K3 EDTA is typically 1.5 mg per mL of blood.

2. Tube Color: Lavender or purple top

   • Color Coding: Lavender or purple tops are universally recognized to indicate the presence of EDTA as the anticoagulant.

3. Common Uses:

   • Complete Blood Count (CBC): K3 EDTA tubes are primarily used for CBCs, which assess the overall health and detect a variety of disorders, including anemia, infection, and many other diseases.
   • Blood Smears: Used to prepare blood films for microscopic examination.