Preparation of Platelet Poor Plasma for Special Coagulation Testing

Introduction

October 2008

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Preanalytic variability affects all laboratory tests but can be especially problematic for assessment of coagulation disorders. Mr. Joel Cayou discusses the preparation of platelet-poor plasma for coagulation testing.

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• 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?