Topic 3 Flashcards
2 ml plasma + 0.2ml adsorbing reagent, centri at 3000rpm for 3 mins
Adsorbed normal plasma
1 part 0.109M sodium citrate and 9 parts blood
Centri t 1500 for 5 mins
Plasma routine technique
Collect plasma in the usual manner
Incubate at 37C for 24hrs, store in aliquot at -20
Aged normal plasma
Collect serum in nirmal
Manner
Allow to stand at room temp for 24 hrs
Divide in aliquot and freeze
Aged normal serum
Commonly used in blood coagulation
Platelet poor plasma
1:10 dilution of whole blood and anticoagulant
Centri at 3000rpm for 30 mins
Platelet poor plasma
1:10 dilution of blood an anticoagulant
Centri at 1500rpm for 5 mins
Platelet rich plasma
Universal test for platelet function and for diagnosis of vWD
Bleeding time
The result is directly affected by platelet count and the platelet’s ability to form hemostatic plug
Bleeding time
Factors that will affect bleeding time (3)
Elasticity of the cut tissue
Ability o blood vessels yo constrict and retract
Mechanical and chemical action of platelets in the formation of hemostatic plug
Bleeding time method
NV 1-3 mins
Duke’s method
Bleeding time method
NV 2 1/2-7 mins
Modified Ivy’s method
A modification of ivy’s method
Template method
Use of special template to ensure that a cut is exactly 9mm long and the puncture is 1 mm into skin
Template method
Sphygmomanometer is placed on the upper arm an inflated to 40 mmHg
Ivy’s method