| 摘要 |
A sample container (1) for use in separating blood into a cellular fraction (7) and a blood plasma fraction (8) comprises an evacuated tube having walls which are substantially transparent to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a sealable entry port (2) for allowing blood to be transferred into the tube (1), and a gel layer (5). A method is also provided for preparing blood for testing in such a sample container, the method including centrifuging the container (1) to separate the blood plasma and cellular fractions and exposing the sample container to ultraviolet radiation so as to sterilise at least the blood plasma fraction (8). <IMAGE>
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