JK Flouride

Description

A JK Fluoride tube is a non-vacuum or vacuum blood collection tube manufactured by J.K. Diagnostics that contains additives like sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate to preserve glucose in blood samples by inhibiting glycolysis. These tubes are primarily used for glucose and lactate testing, with different versions available containing fluoride alone, or a combination of fluoride and EDTA, and come in various sizes, often with a gray cap.
Features and specifications
Purpose: Preserving glucose levels by stopping the breakdown of glucose by blood cells after collection, making it ideal for glucose and lactate testing.
Additive: Contains additives like sodium fluoride, with or without potassium oxalate, or with EDTA, to stop enzymatic activity in the glycolytic pathway.
Design: Available in both non-vacuum (requiring the blood to be manually filled from a syringe) and vacuum (self-filling) designs.
Capacity: Comes in various sizes, with common capacities including 2ml, 3.5ml, 4ml, and 6ml.
Material: Typically made from transparent, non-toxic, and leak-resistant polypropylene or PET.
Cap: Often features a grey cap, and the tubes are usually sterilized and labeled for easy identification.
Other details: Available in packs and are compatible with various blood collection systems.