Additives Flashcards
1
Q
EDTA
A
- anticoagulant
- binds calcium
- interferes with coagulation studies
2
Q
Sodium citrate
A
- anticoagulant
- binds calcium
- used for coagulation studies
3
Q
Potassium oxalate
A
- anticoagulant
- binds calcium
- used for glucose determination when combined with sodium fluoride or iodoacetate
4
Q
sodium polyanetholsulfonate
A
SPS
5
Q
SPS
A
- anticoagulant
- binds calcium
- used for blood cultures, inhibits phagocytosis
6
Q
Heparin
A
- anticoagulant
- for plasma chemistry determinations
- for blood gas determination
7
Q
Clot activators
A
speed up clotting from 60 minutes to 30 minutes
8
Q
Thrombin
A
- clot activator
- used for stat serum chemistry or if patient is on anticoagulants
9
Q
Glass/silica tubes
A
-promotes clotting
10
Q
Thixotropic/Polymer gel
A
forms barrier between the two layers of blood
11
Q
K2 EDTA
A
spray
12
Q
K3 EDTA
A
liquid form
13
Q
Na2 EDTA
A
powdered form
