Confidence in critical care starts with trusted diagnostics
Whether it's clinical chemistry or blood gas analysis, every second counts in emergency care. BD strives to deliver advanced solutions that reduce preanalytical errors1, improve sample quality2, and accelerate turnaround time3. Because when lives are on the line, there's no room for doubt.
Diagnostic speed and precision in critical care can mean the difference between patient recovery and rapid decline. Yet, challenges in sample collection, preparation, and transportation continue to impact turnaround times and diagnostic accuracy9. These include issues such as haemolysis, fibrin strands in serum samples due to improper clotting time, prolonged centrifugation, or excessive tube redraws.
BD offers an integrated chemistry solution that addresses the full preanalytical pathway, helping to reduce errors, support efficient workflows, and improve patient outcomes10. From blood collection to sample handling and transport, our systems are designed to minimise variability and maintain sample integrity, even under time-sensitive conditions2,10.
But our commitment goes beyond devices. As your professional services and scientific partner, BD provides in-depth preanalytical expertise offering access to evidence-based guidelines, collaborative clinical research, and scalable education programs. Through tailored eLearning and training support, we help healthcare professionals adopt best practices that are aligned with international standards and adapted to real-world critical care environments.
By improving sample quality, reducing the need for redraws, and enabling faster, more consistent results, BD empowers your team to deliver accurate diagnostics with confidence right when it matters most.
Discover how BD supports your entire chemistry workflow to strengthen care in every step of the diagnostic process.
BD Vacutainer® Barricor™ Plasma Blood Collection Tubes streamlines critical care workflows with innovative lithium heparin plasma separation technology. It reduces the number of tubes needed, accelerates turnaround time11, and minimises preanalytical errors12. The result: faster, more reliable results with improved efficiency and greater patient comfort, especially when time is critical.
BD Vacutainer® Rapid Serum Tubes are designed for fast, reliable serum separation using a thrombin-based additive that accelerates clotting time. This Quick Reference Guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to support proper use in high-pressure clinical settings. When you need to use serum, optimise turnaround time13, maintain sample quality13, and support confident diagnostic decisions when every minute counts.
Eliminate the need for multiple collection in critical care units for blood sampling and infusion. The BD Vacutainer® Luer-Lok™ Access Device enables direct blood collection from vascular access devices, including venous, arterial, and Foley catheter lines, ensuring a closed system for safer, more efficient procedures. The BD Luer-Lok™ Access Device is compatible with female Luer ports on catheters for efficient blood and urine specimen collection14. It helps reduce hemolysis, minimizes exposure risks to healthcare workers, and enhances overall patient care15.
In critical care, there's no room for delays or uncertainty. BD Preset™ Eclipse™ Arterial Blood Collection Syringe are designed for precision, safety, and ease of use. By helping to prevent clotted samples and analyzer disruptions16, they ensure high-quality results and reduce costly resampling and maintenance. Align your practice with international guidelines and deliver care with confidence.
Explore perspectives and challenges on critical environment, on improving sample quality, reducing errors, and enhancing turnaround times in emergency diagnostics.
BD provides a range of professional services designed to standardise the preanalytical process in alignment with international guidelines and best practices. Our expert consulting and support services are aimed to help you enhance efficiency, improve accuracy, and optimise diagnostic workflows, empowering your team with the tools and insights needed for superior patient care.
Discover how BD can support your laboratory's success today!
Please complete the form below to access detailed scientific documentation and clinical insights.
