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additive

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-EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) (A chemical that binds certain metal ions, such as calcium, magnesium, lead, and iron. It is used in medicine to prevent blood samples from clotting and to remove calcium and lead from the body.)

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common tests

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-CBC (A complete blood count is a common blood test that measures the number and characteristics of blood cells. It’s also known as a blood cell count or full blood count)
-ESR (An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a blood test that that can show if you have inflammation in your body.)
-HGB (Hemoglobin (Hgb) is a protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues and organs, and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.)
-HCT (Hematocrit is the percentage by volume of red cells in your blood.)
-H&H (hemoglobin and hematocrit)
-HBA1C (is a blood test that is used to diagnose type 2 diabetes. It is also used to monitor blood glucose control in people with diabetes. HbA1c is short for glycated haemoglobin. The test is also sometimes called haemoglobin A1c.)

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department

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-hematology (Hematological tests can help diagnose anemia, infection, and hemophilia. They also include blood-clotting disorders, and leukemia.)
-Immunology (Immunology is the study of the immune system)
-Blood bank

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directions

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invert 8-10 times

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