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Heparin (from ancient greek Hepar,liver)is widely used as an injectable anticoagulant, and has the highest negative charge density of any known biological molecule. It can also be used to form an inner anticoagulant surface on various experimental and medical devices such as test tubesand renal dialysis machines.
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∙ 15y agoHeparin is an anticoagulant, that is prevent blood clots from forming.
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Anticoagulant used in hematocrit?
heparin. you're welcome guys :)
20000unit of heparin equal how many milligram?
20000 unit of heparin = 200mg heparin 1mg heparin = 100 unit heparin
What are differences between heparin sodium heparin calcium?
What are differances between heparin sodium heparin and calcium
did manufacturer of heparin have a duty to warn physician that use of heparin in cases of severe ischemic stroke could caus cerebral hemhorage causing necessity of heroic craniectomy?
There is always hemorrhage in case of use of heparin as it is anti-coagulant . The product literature of is required to mention this fact.
A blood clot inhibiting substance released by basophils?
Heparin
What is heparin used for in total parenteral nutrition?
Heparin is used for flushing the central venous catheter at least once per week when the central venous catheter is not in use.
Is heparin polysaccharide?
Yes heparin is a carbohydrate.It is a polysachcharide.
What is an IV heparin lock?
Heparin is a type of blood thinner. An IV Heparin lock is when heparin is put into an IV, Port, or Central Line to prevent blood from clotting in the line between uses.
What is half life of heparin?
the half life of heparin is 2 hours and that of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is 4 hours
What color tube do you use to get an analysis for homocysteine level?
Green tube, lithium heparin.
What is the bodys natural anticoagulant?
Heparin is the body's natural anticoagulant.
Secretes histamine and heparin?
Mast cells secrete histamine and heparin.
