Posted November 15, 201212 yr comment_47625 We currently use BD EDTA tubes in our transfusion service and are considering switch to Greiner tubes. Just wondering if anyone has experienced any positives/negatives with one manufacturer's tube over the other whether it be in manual testing or with automation.
November 15, 201212 yr comment_47628 We made this switch several years ago. Did not have any sort of effect on our testing in blood bank. Quick validation to ensure testing results were the same and we have not looked back.
November 16, 201212 yr Author comment_47636 Why are you switching?The usual reason.....push from upper management for cost savings. Our phlebotomy staff evaluated Greiner blood collection products 2 yrs ago and were sufficiently dissatisfied so that the process did not even make it to the testing area. Now the push is on again.
November 16, 201212 yr comment_47649 it was other way around for us. I validated Greiner tubes for blood bank use but central supply did not want to buy just for blood bank so we did not switch. The usual reason.....push from upper management for cost savings. Our phlebotomy staff evaluated Greiner blood collection products 2 yrs ago and were sufficiently dissatisfied so that the process did not even make it to the testing area. Now the push is on again.
November 14, 201410 yr comment_58282 Hi Jalomahe, We are considering changing. I was asked to inquire as to why you were dissatisfied with the Greiner tubes? Are you still using them? Are you having any trouble? ThanksTeresa
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