Ethanol Gelation Test

Question 1

Ethanol gelation test is designed to detect its presence in the plasma.

Answer 1

fibrin monomers

Question 2

Ethanol gelation test is to utilized as …

Answer 2

1. Aid in the diagnosis of DIC
2. Distinguish DIC from primary fibrinolysis

Question 3

Principle of Ethanol Gelation Test

Answer 3

When ethanol or NaOH is added to plasma containing soluble fibrin monomers, precipitation or gel is formed.

Question 4

Specimen used for ethanol gelation test

Answer 4

Fresh citrated plasma

Question 5

To obtain plasma, specimen must be…

Answer 5

centrifuged

Question 6

How many drops of patient’s plasma is added to a test tube?

Answer 6

9

Question 7

Drop/s of 0.1N NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide) added to plasma

Answer 7

1

Question 8

Drops of 50% ethanol

Answer 8

3

Question 9

The mixture of plasma, NaOH and ethanol are kept at what temperature and for how many minutes?

Answer 9

RT; 10 minutes respectively

Question 10

What is added to the mixture when a precipitate or gel forms?

Answer 10

1 drop of 0.1N NaOH

Question 11

Absence of a precipitate or gel formation

Answer 11

Negative (normal)

Question 12

Presence of precipitate or gel formation

Answer 12

positive

Question 13

sodium citrate and venous blood ratio to obtain plasma

Answer 13

9:1

Question 14

What should be avoided in sample collection

Answer 14

formation of foam

Question 15

Sample should be centrifuged immediately at

Answer 15

no less than 1500 rpm, at least 10 mins.