Chapin81
Well-known member
Hi, everyone. I have a few questions for those who have done it.
Can I use a needle and syringe to fill the test tube? Is that a common practice, or do I need a collection needle with a blood sample holder to insert the test tube into? What size needle do you use? I'm assuming the test tubes are EDTA, correct? And how many ml of blood do I need in the test tube to mix with the EDTA? I'm new to this and will try it in the next few weeks. I hope this makes sense. Thanks to all for the response.
Can I use a needle and syringe to fill the test tube? Is that a common practice, or do I need a collection needle with a blood sample holder to insert the test tube into? What size needle do you use? I'm assuming the test tubes are EDTA, correct? And how many ml of blood do I need in the test tube to mix with the EDTA? I'm new to this and will try it in the next few weeks. I hope this makes sense. Thanks to all for the response.