CellSave Blood Collection Tube

**Semantic type:** Manufactured Object

**Definition:** A proprietary blood collection tube designed for venous blood collection, containing EDTA anticoagulant and a cell preservative. The EDTA absorbs calcium ions, which prevents the blood from clotting. The preservative preserves the morphology and cell surface antigen expression of the epithelial cells and leukocytes. This blood collection tube has been used for the preservation of circulating tumor cells and lymphocyte subsets.

**Synonyms:** - CellSave BCT - CellSave Preservative Tube - CellSave Tube