Pilot Study: Validation of V-PRO® Clot Activator Trace Elements Tubes for Zinc Determination

Author : Somaya Al Qattan, Safiah Almushawwah, AbdulAziz Alhosawi, Khalaf Almutairi, Shahad Albahli, Jamal Yousif

Abstract : V-PRO® trace elements tubes are manufactured using high-purity crystalline polyethylene terephthalate (SABIC® PET PCG60). A medical-grade resin tested and documented to comply with European and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP/EP) requirements for medical plastic. With excellent flow properties, it is ideally suited for thin-walled injection molding, making it highly appropriate for the production of blood collection tubes. The V-PRO® trace elements tubes are designed to ensure precise measurement of heavy elements, including Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Selenium (Se), Cadmium (Cd), Arsenic (As), Lead (Pb), Manganese (Mn), Chromium (Cr), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), Aluminum (Al), Calcium (Ca), Iron (Fe), and Magnesium (Mg). To meet diverse laboratory requirements, V-PRO® offers two dedicated formats: a clot activator trace elements tubes and a K₂EDTA trace elements tubes

Keywords : V-PRO® PET Trace Element Blood Collection Tubes for Accurate Metal Analysis

Conference Name : international conference on hematology and global health challenges (ICHGHC-26)

Conference Place : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Conference Date : 19th Jan 2026