摘要 |
<p>A blood collection assembly (10) includes a tube (12), preferably plastic, an elastomeric stopper (14) and a siliceous insert (40) immobilized in the tube (12) under the stopper (14). In a method for taking a blood sample using the assembly, the stopper (74) is punctured and the sample is discharged onto the insert (40) to initiate clotting. <IMAGE></p> |