Vacutainer Clot Activator Red Top 6ml

Vacutainer Clot Activator Red Top 6ml 100/pack Vacutainer Red Top Tubes with a clot activator (often silica) are used to collect blood for serum-based tests, initiating clotting quickly so the sample can be centrifuged to separate the clear serum for analysis in chemistry, serology, hormone assays, toxicology, and some blood bank tests, checking things like organ function, infections, and drug levels. The activator speeds up the natural clotting process, ensuring a clot-free serum sample for testing. Primary Uses: Chemistry Panels: Glucose, electrolytes, kidney (renal) function, liver (hepatic) function, cholesterol (lipid profile). Serology/Immunology: Detecting antibodies/antigens for infections (HIV, Hepatitis), autoimmune diseases (lupus). Hormone Testing: Thyroid function tests, other hormone assays. Toxicology/Drug Monitoring: Measuring therapeutic drug levels (e.g., anti-seizure meds, heart drugs). Blood Bank: Specific tests requiring serum. How it Works: Clot Activation: Silica