Preparation of Platelet Poor Plasma for Special Coagulation Testing
Hemolysis
October 2008
If the plasma appears red tinged instead of amber, your specimen is hemolyzed. A common cause of hemolysis is a traumatic venipuncture. Hemolyzed specimens are prone because of the live cells and excess tissue thromboplastin present in the specimen. If possible, redraw the patient.
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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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