Additives Flashcards
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Sodium Citrate
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An anti-coagulant that prevents clotting by binding calcium.
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Thixotropic Gel
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An inert (non reacting) synthetic gel substance in some ETS tubes (SST, PSTs, and PPTs) that forms a physical barrier between the cells and serum or plasma when the specimen is centrifuged.
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Potassium Oxalate
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An anti-coagulant commonly used with antiglycolytic agent sodium fluoride.
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EDTA
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An anti-coagulant that prevents coagulation by binding or cheating calcium.
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Lithium Heparin
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Sodium Fluoride
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An additive that preserves glucose and inhibits the growth of bacteria.
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Clot activator
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A substance that enhances the coagulation process.
