Preparation of Platelet Poor Plasma for Special Coagulation Testing
Sodium Citrate Specimen
October 2008
Here is an example of a sodium citrate specimen after centrifugation. Review the differences in relative positions of the plasma, buffy coat and cell layer.
Sodium Citrate 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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