For coagulation studies, trisodium citrate is utilized as an anticoagulant. Because it forms compounds with metal ions like calcium, it acts as an anticoagulant by preventing the coagulation cascade. Trisodium citrate can reverse anticoagulation. Material: PET & PP Type of Additives: Sodium citrate 3.2% or 3.8% (9NC) Size: 13X75 mm, 13X100mm Capacity: 1.8mL, 2.7mL Available in: Vacuum and Non Vacuum Colour Code: Light Blue Available Packaging: Inner Packaging 100 pieces, Outer Carton Packaging 1200 pieces *Citrate tubes are also suitable for carrying out special test procedures such as the platelet function test PFA-100 * Citrate tubes should be gently inverted 180 and back 3-4 times.