Unit 3 - Sample Manipulation Flashcards
1
Q
What do you need to verify your serum for
A
Lipemia, icterus, hemolysis
2
Q
What can happen if you have two little blood in the Vacutainer
A
You can cause dilution artifacts
3
Q
What happens if you have too much blood in a Vacutainer
A
You could lead to a coagulated sample
4
Q
What happens if you freeze a whole blood sample
A
You cause lysis of cells
5
Q
Do you need any preservatives for urolyths?
A
Nope. Keep in a dry, plastic container.
6
Q
What are two important aspects to taking a quality specimen in a blood test
A
Picking a large vein and picking the proper tube
