Preparation of Platelet Poor Plasma for Special Coagulation Testing
Remove Plasma
October 2008
When removing the plasma layer, be careful not to disturb the cell layers. Transfer the top three-quarters of plasma into labeled plastic tubes using a transfer pipette.
Never pour off plasma; pouring off plasma directly from the draw tube will introduce excess cells to the 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
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