Product Focus - Specimen Collection

April 20, 2022

Safety lancet for heelsticks 

MiniCollect PIXIE is a safety lancet designed for capillary blood collection by heelstick. There are three options available with varying incision lengths and penetration depths adapted for different stages of infant development. The safety feature is designed for ease of use, with a blade that retracts automatically after incision.

Greiner Bio-One

Swabs for maximum cell yield collection

Puritan patented flocked swabs, with unique fibers, provide high collection and elution capacities. These include PurFlock Ultra with multi-length fibers engineered for maximum cell yield from a small sample size, or HydraFlock with floret-shaped fibers designed for greater surface area absorption. Available in assorted tip shapes and sizes, and various breakpoint options.

Puritan Medical Products

Capillary blood collection tubes

Microvette APT from SARSTEDT is a capillary blood collection tube that meets processing requirements for automated blood analysis systems. 250µl and 500µl options are available with K2EDTA preparation, 13 x 75 mm dimensions with space for barcode labels, and a robust sealing cap with integral pierceable membrane for direct sampling.

SARSTEDT