BD Blood Collection Tubes – Supply Disruption Alert

Becton Dickinson has alerted us to a shortage of products from their Blood Specimen Collection Portfolio that is impacting across most main blood tube supplies.

The supply position remains constrained and is forecasted to become even more constrained over the coming weeks. While it is anticipated that the position will improve from the middle of September, overall supply is likely to remain challenging for a significant period.

The tubes impacted by this shortage are:
> 5mls Yellow top – SST 2 – clotted sample (e.g. U&E, LFTs etc)
> Purple top – EDTA (e.g. FBC, HbA1c)

Alternative products are being sought to alleviate these constraints, however, it will take time for these products to be imported and delivered to pathology services and suppliers.

As a result of this shortage, routine blood testing is being limited to alleviate the demand.

If you are struggling to obtain supplies and need further guidance, please contact our medical team at orders@speedsmedical.co.uk or call 0843 506 55 60

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