Preparation of Platelet Poor Plasma for Special Coagulation Testing

Remove Plasma

October 2008

Here is an example of going much too far into the specimen by actually pulling the cell layer into the pipette. Please note that it is not acceptable to purge the cells from the pipette and then use the plasma that remains.

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