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Meet your blood sampling needs with our samplers, designed to facilitate reliable test results
Syringes and capillary tubes are designed to reduce the risk of preanalytical errors
Radiometer capillary tubes, aspirating and self-fill blood gas syringes are designed with various features that are intended to reduce the risk of preanalytical errors.
Furthermore, our products support the Patient Blood Management which is an evidence-based approach to optimizing the care of patients’ blood. This includes opportunities to minimize blood loss and avoid the inappropriate use of blood.
We’re committed to empowering you to take control of the blood sampling process. Discover a blood gas syringe or capillary tube that supports your blood sampling workflow.
Our blood gas syringes and capillary tube
Explore the syringes and capillary tube that can meet your needs
Aspirating syringe
Pre-barcoded aspirating syringe helps ensure correct patient-sample identification every time when using with a Radiometer blood gas analyzer with 1st Automatic.
Self-fill syringe
safePICO self-fill syringe is equiped with an integrated mixing ball and automatic mixing which enhances analytical quality through standardized mixing, without causing hemolysis.
Capillary tube
Our capillary tube is used for low-volume blood gas sampling, mainly on neonates.
Specialists by blood
The history of Radiometer as we know it today began in 1954 when Radiometer developed the world’s first commercially available blood gas analyzer. Since then, we have refined our blood gas testing knowledge and experience and continue to advance our acute care diagnostic solutions.
Minimizing preanalytical errors in blood gas testing
Increase patient care with proper sampling technique in the preanalytical phase
Hemolysis in blood samples
Reducing hemolysis in blood samples
Hemolysis is the rupture of the red blood cells, and may happen during sample collection and the following process. The rupture causes the intracellular components of the destroyed red blood cells to be mixed with the plasma. Some of the components, e.g., potassium (K+), are more concentrated in the intracellular compartment than in the plasma phase. Therefore, the reported potassium result will be falsely high.
Clots in blood samples
Air bubbles in the sample
Air bubbles in the sample
Room air contamination of a blood gas sample may alter the values of the sample so that it no longer represents patient's status.
To minimize errors:
- Visually inspect the sample for air bubbles
- Expel any bubbles by gently tapping the sides of the syringe right after sampling and before mixing
- Use arterial blood gas syringes with tip caps that are vented and will allow you to expel air and seal the syringe without getting in contact with blood
Needlestick injuries
Needlestick injuries
Needlestick injury and unwanted contact with patient blood are daily risks for operators collecting blood gas samples.
To minimize risks
- If available, use a safety device that limits the risk of contact with patient blood
- Do not recap needles
- If available, use a needle shield protection device when removal of needles
- Ensure a dedicated procedure for operator safety is established and followed in your facility
Mix-up of patient samples
Preanalytical blood gas handbook
Radiometer blood gas syringes and capillary tube
Syringes and capillary tube used in your hospital
Related knowledge sources
Patient blood management
Patient Blood Management is an evidence-based approach to optimizing the care of patients’ blood. This includes opportunities to minimize blood loss and avoid the inappropriate use of blood.
How-to videos - guide to blood gas
Watch six educational videos to support you in understanding blood gas analysis.
Minimizing preanalytical errors
Learn more about the most common preanalytical errors and advice on how to prevent them.
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