Plasma therapy and PRP have long been part of daily practice for cosmetologists, trichologists, dentists, orthopedists and physicians in other fields. The outcome depends not only on the skill of the doctor but also on the consumables, above all on the tube in which the plasma is prepared. This guide explains what a PRP tube for plasma therapy is, which types exist and what a clinic procurement team should look at.

How a PRP tube differs from an ordinary vacuum tube

An ordinary vacuum tube is designed for drawing blood for laboratory analysis. PRP tubes for plasma therapy solve a different task: the blood inside them is centrifuged and the resulting plasma is injected into the patient. Hence the stricter requirements:

  • strength, because the tube has to survive the loads of centrifugation,
  • an anticoagulant that does not change the composition of the plasma,
  • guaranteed sterility and biocompatibility of every component.

This is why PRP tubes are class 2b medical devices, the class that covers higher-risk products in contact with blood. They go through clinical trials and certification under the standards of Kazakhstan and the EAEU, and they are tested for toxicity and allergic reactions. Class 2a devices look similar but do not go through the full cycle of testing. The typical risks of that saving are broken walls during centrifugation, hemolysis, an unstable anticoagulant balance and loss of sterility.

Types of tubes: anticoagulant and filling

The main difference between tubes is the anticoagulant.

  • Sodium citrate, the standard for PRP. It binds calcium ions and temporarily blocks clotting without damaging cells or changing the composition of the plasma. The result is stable, clean plasma with a minimal risk of allergy and bleeding.
  • Sodium heparin, a direct-acting anticoagulant used in cardiology and surgery. It is not recommended for PRP: it can alter the properties of plasma and carries the risks of bleeding and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

The second element of the filling is the separating gel. Together with sodium citrate it helps you obtain clean and stable plasma after centrifugation.

ReLife PRP tubes are glass vacuum tubes of 8 ml with sodium citrate and separating gel, with a blue cap. The device is registered in Kazakhstan and certified as class 2b in Kazakhstan and the EAEU. ReLife does not produce heparin tubes.

Purchase format: PRP BOX

  • PRP BOX, a pack of 25 tubes of 8 ml, 800 tenge per tube inside the pack. Single tubes are not sold. Counting two tubes per procedure, the average tube cost per procedure is 1,600 tenge, and the final number is decided by the physician according to the protocol in use.
  • Wholesale batch from 1,000 tubes, terms agreed with a manager.

Wholesale terms apply to large orders: discounts start from 1,000 tubes, and the volume and paperwork are agreed with a manager.

What a complete practice set includes

Besides the tubes you will need a centrifuge and needles, all of which are part of the ReLife Kazakhstan range:

  • TD4 centrifuge, a compact micro medical centrifuge with a brushless motor, a digital display and a timer from 0 to 30 minutes. It shuts the motor down and brakes the rotor in an emergency.
  • Mesotherapy needles 27G, 30G, 32G and 33G, with ultra-thin walls and laser sharpening. One needle lasts for close to 200 injections per session.
  • Butterfly needles, short atraumatic needles for collection from and injection into small veins.

Shelf life, storage conditions and the recommended centrifugation parameters are confirmed with a manager when you place an order.

Conclusion: what procurement should check

Three things are worth checking before an order: the safety class of the device (2b), the anticoagulant (sodium citrate rather than heparin) and the registration certificate. That protects the patient and removes questions during clinic inspections. PILULA LLP (ReLife Kazakhstan) has been on the market since 2018, holds a pharmaceutical license and supplies consumables to clinics in Kazakhstan and the CIS, and the client pays after checking the goods on delivery. On the main page you can buy PRP tubes in PRP BOX packs. Leave a request and a manager will call back, confirm the prices and calculate delivery.