Kit assembled from established phlebotomy components such as BD Vacutainer Safety Lok blood collection sets and vacutainer tubes, which are CE Marked medical devices in the UK/EU (component Level compliance).
Supplied by Teleta Pharma, a UK Registered pharmacy operating under GPhC regulation (GPhC pharmacy number 9011283).
Use of components must follow local clinical governance, sharps safety and infection prevention policies, as well as postal regulations for biological samples.
Kit assembled from established phlebotomy components such as BD Vacutainer Safety Lok blood collection sets and vacutainer tubes, which are CE Marked medical devices in the UK/EU (component Level compliance).
Supplied by Teleta Pharma, a UK Registered pharmacy operating under GPhC regulation (GPhC pharmacy number 9011283).
Use of components must follow local clinical governance, sharps safety and infection prevention policies, as well as postal regulations for biological samples.
Phlebotomy starter kit
Description
The Phlebotomy Starter Kit is a pre-assembled consumables bundle designed to support Teleta Pharma’s phlebotomy services. Branded as Cojent Phlebotomy Supplies, the kit includes BD Vacutainer Safety Lok blood collection sets, a range of vacutainer tubes, alcohol swabs, cotton balls and plasters, together with pre-paid postal packaging materials (bags, cartons, shuttle-pacs and serial number labels). It is intended for trained phlebotomists and healthcare professionals performing venous blood collection and preparing samples for postal or courier transport to laboratories or testing providers.
Bnefits
Provides a complete bundle of commonly required consumables for phlebotomy and sample mailing in one SKU
Uses BD Vacutainer Safety Lok blood collection sets, a widely recognised and trusted brand for venous blood sampling
Includes a mix of standard vacutainer tube types (grey, lavender and gold tops) to cover a range of blood tests and laboratory requirements
Supplies alcohol swabs, cotton balls and plasters for safe and hygienic venepuncture and post-draw care
Incorporates pre-paid postal bags, cartons, shuttle-pacs and serial number labels to streamline packaging and traceability for at-home or off-site testing services
Reduces ordering complexity for clinics by combining multiple phlebotomy consumables into one ready-to-use kit
Supports consistent standardisation of phlebotomy packs across services and locations
Indications
Use by trained phlebotomists and healthcare professionals providing venous blood collection services
Support of clinic-based or mobile phlebotomy services, including those associated with at-home testing kits
Preparation, collection and packaging of blood samples for postal or courier transport to laboratories
Standardisation of phlebotomy consumables for practices working with Teleta Pharma’s phlebotomy or home testing pathways
BD Vacutainer Safety Lok Blood Collection Set (Blue) 23G × 12″ × 25
Alcohol swabs × 25
Vacutainer tubes (Grey top) × 25
Vacutainer tubes (Lavender top) × 25
Vacutainer tubes (Gold top) × 50
Cotton balls × 25
Plasters × 25
Pre-paid postal bags × 25
Cartons × 25
Shuttle-pacs × 100
Serial number labels × 25
Formulation
Pre-configured phlebotomy consumables kit assembled as a single product (PHST/25)
Single-use, non-sterile outer kit; individual components such as BD Vacutainer sets, swabs and tubes are sterile or single-use as supplied by their manufacturers
All components intended for professional phlebotomy use and standard venous blood collection workflows
Packaging
Kit supplied as a single boxed unit under SKU PHST/25
Internal packaging includes bundled consumables and postal materials listed in the composition
Outer labelling via Teleta Pharma/Teleta.co.uk e-commerce fulfilment (price, SKU, barcode and shipping details as per order)
Usage
For use only by appropriately trained and competent phlebotomists or healthcare professionals in accordance with local clinical governance, infection prevention and venepuncture guidelines.
Before use, confirm that all consumables (e.g. BD Vacutainer sets, tubes, swabs) are within their expiry dates and packaging is intact.
Select appropriate vacutainer tubes (grey, lavender, gold) according to the requested laboratory tests and follow local order-of-draw and labelling protocols.
Use the BD Vacutainer Safety Lok Blood Collection Set and alcohol swabs according to manufacturer instructions and local venepuncture policy to obtain samples safely.
Apply cotton balls and plasters after needle withdrawal according to usual post-phlebotomy practice.
Use the pre-paid postal bags, cartons, shuttle-pacs and serial number labels to package, protect and track samples for postal or courier transport in line with applicable postal regulations and laboratory requirements.
Dispose of sharps (needles and sets) and any contaminated waste using approved sharps bins and clinical waste streams in accordance with local legislation and policy.
Contraindications
Not for use by untrained individuals or the general public; venepuncture should be performed only by appropriately trained and authorised healthcare professionals.
Do not use any component that is damaged, open, past its expiry date or shows signs of contamination.
Use of BD Vacutainer sets and specific tubes may be unsuitable for patients with particular clinical contraindications to venepuncture or certain blood tests; follow local clinical guidance.
Not a substitute for appropriate sharps containers, PPE or other essential safety equipment required for safe phlebotomy.
Adverse Effects
The kit itself is a set of consumables; any adverse effects are associated with the phlebotomy procedure, such as bruising, bleeding, pain or infection at the venepuncture site.
Incorrect or unsafe use of needles and vacutainer systems can result in needlestick injuries to staff or patients; standard sharps safety precautions must be followed.
Allergic reactions to latex, adhesives (plasters) or other materials may occur in sensitive individuals; alternative materials should be used where indicated.
Storage Conditions
Store the unopened kit and its components in a clean, dry environment at normal room temperature, following any specific storage requirements printed on individual component packaging.
Protect from excessive heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.
Ensure that all components are stored in such a way as to preserve sterility of individually sterile items until use.
Duration
Not applicable; this is a diagnostic consumables kit used per individual blood draw or series of draws as needed.
Onset
Not applicable; the kit has no pharmacological action. It enables immediate blood sampling and sample dispatch when used by trained personnel.
