Hematology and Immunology Flashcards
1
Q
Anticoagulant which chelates calcium, making less available free calcium for use in multiple pathways of the coagulation cascade. This substance is also rapidly metabolized by the body
A
Citrate
2
Q
Bleeding time measures what biological parameter?
A
Platelet concentration.
It differentiates platelet problem from caogulation problem
3
Q
What causes cyanosis?
A
Increased in desaturated hemoglobin
