Blood Flashcards
Green Top contains _________
Heparin
Green Top is used for _________
Biochemical profiles, plus birds and reptile samples
Blue top contains_________
citrate
Blue Top is used for____
Individual factor analysis and coagulation panel
Red top contains_____
nothing.
Red top is used for ________
obtaining serum after blood clots
Purple Top is used for _______
CBC only! Changes electrolyte levels (low Ca2+, High K+)
Purple Top contains ________
EDTA
Grey Top contains _________
Oxalate/NaF
Grey Top is used for ________
glucose/lactate measurements
Where should you examine a blood film for cell morphology?
Monolayer
Where should you examine a blood film for platelet clumps?
Feathered edge
Where should you examine a blood film for platelet counts?
Monolayer
Where should you examine a blood film for differential count?
Monolayer
Which blood type is highly immunogenic in cats?
Type B, fatal reaction if given type A blood