- For the examination of whole blood in haematology
- EDTA binds the calcium ions and therefore blocks the coagulation cascade
- Erythrocytes, leucocytes and thrombocytes in an EDTA anticoagulated blood sample are stable for up to 24 hours
- Label = Paper
- K2 EDTA = lavender cap + black ring
- K3 EDTA = lavender cap + white ring
Greiner Bio-One (Medique)