TruCulture
Collection Instructions
TruCulture tubes are pre-loaded with cell culture media and immune stimulant(s) or drug candidates. Blood is drawn directly into the TruCulture tube and incubated in a dry heat block. Supernatants are collected by inserting a valve separator to separate cells from the culture supernatant.
TruCulture instructional video – Preferred method (vacuum)
Blood collection into TruCulture tubes can be conducted either by pulling the plunger before (vacuum method) or after (aspiration method) connecting the TruCulture tube to the subject.
Though both methods are appropriate for the use, the vacuum method is RBM’s phlebotomists preferred method due to ease of use.
If you need to collect TruCulture while also collecting additional samples, please refer to these videos:
Collecting TruCulture and additional labs with a priming tube
Collecting TruCulture and additional labs when a priming tube isn’t available
