Most blood collection tubes contain an additive that either accelerates clotting of the blood (clot activator) or prevents the blood from clotting (anticoagulant). The list below lists the most …

Hematology (CBC): A complete blood count (CBC) analyzes various blood cell types and their characteristics. EDTA tubes (vacutainers) are the preferred choice for CBCs as they maintain …

2024年3月24日 · Light Blue Top Tube The light blue top tube has sodium citrate. This stops the blood from clotting, which is crucial for coagulation studies where preventing clotting is …

The Platelet Clumping Protocol is used to resolve falsely decreased platelet counts (pseudothrombocytopenia) in patients whose platelets clump in the presence of EDTA. The …

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2023年11月8日 · We were asked recently about how to validate blue tops for EDTA induced platelet clumping. Does anyone have a procedure on how they validated the blue tops or just …

Whether it’s a complete blood count (CBC) to assess red and white blood cell counts, erythrocite sedimentation rate, Group & RH or a peripheral blood smear to examine cell morphology, the …

Collection tubes are color-coded according to the tube’s additive. The following is a list of tubes, additives present, and the state of those additives. Blood collection tubes are part of the …

A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures amounts and sizes of your red blood cells, hemoglobin, white blood cells and platelets. A provider can use it to monitor and …

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