Hematocrit tubes combine the precision of glass with the safety provided by a mylar overwrap
With hemato-clad tubes the chance of contamination due to glass fragments or aerosols is greatly reduced
Accidental breakage is significantly reduced particularly when pressing the tube into sealing clay
In the event of breakage, the mylar wrapping will help contain the sample (blood) and provides an added layer of protection against cuts from broken glass
Hemato-clad mylar wrapped hematocrit tubes comply with fda, niosh, cdc, and osha safety recommendations for the use of capillary tubes for blood collection
