Preparation of Platelet Poor Plasma for Special Coagulation Testing
Second Spin
October 2008
Balance and centrifuge the tubes. Carefully remove and rack tubes after certification. Failure to perform a second spin will result in plasma containing too many platelets which interfere with some coagulation testing and is a contributing factor for a clotted specimen.
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- Introduction
- Evaluate Specimen
- Centrifuge Specimen
- Sodium Citrate Specimen
- Evaluate Specimen
- Hematocrit
- Hematocrit Test Tubes
- Hemolysis
- Remove Plasma
- Remove Plasma
- Remove Plasma
- Remove Plasma
- Remove Plasma
- Check for Clots
- Second Spin
- Second Spin
- Transfer Plasma to Aliquot Tubes
- Specimen Storage
- Conclusion
- Conclusion
- Questions?
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