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Sarstedt launches NFT urine collection system

May 2023—Sarstedt’s new Needle-Free Transfer Urine Collection System is a closed urine collection system for needle-free transfer of urine from the needle-free cup or urine collection container to a Urine Monovette. The cup and collection container feature an integrated transfer unit with a pierceable membrane. After collecting a sample with the Urine Monovette, the membrane reseals immediately, ensuring hygienic and repeatable sample collection with no risk of accidental needle sticks. A 100-mL urine cup and 3-L urine container are available.

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CSF false-bottom tube

August 2022—Sarstedt announced the availability of a false-bottom tube for cerebrospinal fluid with an elevated conical base. The tube was developed and validated for Roche, specifically for use with Roche’s new generation of Elecsys immunoassays designed to detect Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers on Cobas e analyzers. The tubes are manufactured from medical-grade polypropylene and have HDPE screw caps that are leak resistant at 95 kilopascals.

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Sarstedt lithium heparin gel tubes

September 2021—Sarstedt introduced S-Monovette Lithium-Heparin Gel blood collection tubes, which feature a polymer-based gel layer with improved rheological properties to reduce centrifugation time. Tubes can be centrifuged in as few as four minutes to yield properly separated and stable plasma ready for immediate testing, the company says. The tubes are offered in three volume and size options: 2.7 mL (13 × 75 mm), 4 mL (13 × 75 mm), and 4.9 mL (13 × 90 mm).

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Sarstedt BL 1200 Sort Connect

August 2021—Sarstedt introduced its BL 1200 Sort Connect, a preanalytical accessioning and sorting instrument that can be connected to integrated systems or analyzer lines. The unit features a bulk loader that requires no sorting or handling. Multiple tube sizes are accepted and barcodes are identified via the ID module.

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Sarstedt specimen transport system

April 2021—Sarstedt introduced its dedicated transportation system for sending specimen tubes to the laboratory, the Tempus600. Sample tubes are placed directly into a sending station and arrive within seconds at a laboratory receiving station for processing. An optional connection module enables tubes to be loaded directly into laboratory automation systems, such as the Sarstedt BL 1200 bulk loader and sorter. The Tempus600 system and pipelines require little space, and installation takes two weeks.

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Sarstedt Microvette automated processing tube

March 2021—Sarstedt introduced the Microvette APT for capillary blood collection. The tubes are available with either a 250-µL or 500-µL maximum fill volume. Both options have 75 × 13 mm external tube dimensions with a false bottom, feature a thin collection rim, are prepared with K2 EDTA, and have a pierceable and leak-resistant cap. The Microvette APT 250 offers a preassembled end-to-end capillary for collection. The Microvette APT 500 has a variable filling volume from 250 to 500 µL.

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Pipette tip refill system

July 2020—Sarstedt introduced its Refill Revolution, a pipette tip refill system. The system is made up of a reusable box, SingleRefills, StackPacks, and bagged tips. The central box is compact, closes tightly during transport, storage, and autoclaving, and is easily refilled. Lightweight SingleRefills are sealed to protect tips from contamination during transfer to the box. StackPacks reduce plastic materials and packaging volume and are stable, with sturdy trays anchored to one another to prevent spills. Bulk tip bags feature a tamper-evident seal and zip closure.

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Sarstedt filtration units, cell strainers

March 2019—Sarstedt has released its next generation of vacuum filtration products. Options include bottle top filters, receiver bottles, and assembled units available in 250 mL, 500 mL, and 1,000 mL. The filters contain wide, 90-mm diameter polyethersulfone membranes with 0.2 µm and 0.45 µm pore sizes; 500 mL filters are also available with a 0.1 µm pore size for mycoplasma removal. The bottle tops are one-piece construction to prevent leakage above the neck and reduce overall height.

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White PCR tube strips, 5/17

May 2017—Sarstedt expanded its line of Multiply-µStrip PCR tubes to include a white option for qPCR. The reflective white wells maximize fluorescent signal intensity, minimize cross-talk, and enable volume reduction of expensive reagents without compromising sensitivity or stability.

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PCR rack, 4/17

April 2017—The new IsoFreeze PCR Rack from Sarstedt aims to ensure consistently cooled PCR samples. Premature warming of PCR samples during preparation can result in nonspecific PCR products.

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Low protein binding micro tubes, 11/16

November 2016—Sarstedt offers low protein binding micro tubes in 0.5 mL, 1.5 mL, and 2.0 mL volumes. These tubes are designed to meet the requirements of protein analytics while maximizing protein recovery rates. The micro tubes are manufactured from a proprietary polypropylene with low protein binding properties and do not feature any potentially contaminating surface coating like silicone.

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Urine collection tube, 9/16

September 2016—Sarstedt introduced its 3.2 mL Urine Monovette tube in a 13 mm × 75 mm configuration for smaller volume or dimensional requirements. The Urine Monovette system enables hygienic urine collection and testing without needles, adapters or cups, or transfers.

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Cell culture chambers, 11/15

November 2015—Sarstedt introduced Lumox x-well cell culture chambers with a 50 µm ultrathin, gas-permeable film base that combines excellent imaging with superior cell growth. Compared with plastic or glass bases, the gas-permeable Lumox film provides more effective gas exchange and homogeneous cell growth.

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Next-generation cell culture line, 9/15

Sarstedt introduced its next generation of cell culture flasks, dishes, and plates redesigned for “superior growth, economic handling, and traceability,” according to a company statement. All items are imprinted with lot number and expiration date and are individually color-coded for one of three culture surfaces. Flasks and dishes are packaged in resealable zip bags, and individual plate packaging has been optimized for easy opening and compact storage.

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Urine collection systems, 5/15

May 2015—Sarstedt is offering two urine collection systems—the Urine Monovette and the V-Monovette. The Urine Monovette enables hygienic urine collection and testing without needles, adapters, or cups or transfers. All tubes are manufactured from impact-resistance, medical-grade plastics and feature secure screw caps for safe handling. After collection using a syringe technique, the plunger handle is removed to create a primary tube for transport, direct analysis, and centrifugation. A Luer-lock version is also available for needleless collection from Foley catheters.

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POC devices, 6/14

June 2014—The Minivette POC testing devices from Sarstedt are for the collection, transfer, and subsequent dispensing of small capillary blood samples for point-of-care tests. Blood is collected via capillary action into the collection capillary, the sample is held securely during transfer, and then it is dispensed onto the test field or into a micro tube with a slight push of the opposing integral piston.

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Blood gas collection, 8/13:87

Sarstedt collection products for arterial and capillary blood gas determinations, consisting of 1-mL and 2-mL plastic blood gas syringes, contain a fine dispersion of calcium-balanced heparin, resulting in a large surface area for good solubility and quick mixing.

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Multi-sampling blood collection system, 3/13:74

Sarstedt’s S-Monovette is an enclosed multiple-sampling blood collection system. All tubes are plastic and have screw caps, which minimizes the risk of breakage and aerosol formation when caps are removed. The screw caps have a thin, recessed membrane that is easy to puncture and protects users from residual blood droplets.

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