Corning Life Science

Corning Life Sciences is a division of Corning Incorporated, dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative products for life science research and bioproduction. 

The company offers a wide range of laboratory tools and solutions, including cell culture products, bioprocess vessels, and specialty surfaces.

Corning Life Sciences is known for its trusted brands like PYREX®, Falcon®, Axygen®, Labnet & Gosselinproducts, which are used in over 100,000 laboratories worldwide.

SG Vac

The SG Vac Blood Collection System is designed for the accurate and reliable collection of blood samples.

Materials and Certification: The tubes are made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which is shatterproof and a safer alternative to glass. The system is ISO 13485 certified, ensuring high quality and safety standards.

Tube Sizes and Volumes: Various sizes are available to meet different phlebotomy needs, including 13 x 75 mm and 16 x 100 mm tubes with volumes ranging from 1.8 ml to 10 ml.

Additives and Uses: The tubes contain different additives such as clot activators, separation gels, and anticoagulants (e.g., K2EDTA, K3EDTA, Sodium Citrate) to suit various testing requirements like serum separation, coagulation testing, and glucose testing.

Colour Coding: Caps and labels are color-coded according to international standards (ISO 6710:2017) for easy identification.

Recommendations: Proper procedures are recommended to reduce pre-analytical errors, such as inverting collected samples and allowing clotting before centrifugation.