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What can be done prior to the skin puncture to aid in obtaining the specimen?
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∙ 9y ago
Using gravity to increase blood collection is one strategy to aid in getting a puncture specimen. Using a warm compress will also increase blood flow. Milking the digit vigorously should be avoided, as it can affect results.
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At which angle sternal puncture done?
90o
What would happen if no fixing were done?
If no heat fixing was done to a slide with a specimen on it, it would be rinsed off with the gram staining procedure. Heat fixing the specimen does kill specimen but it also locks it in place.
Where in the vertical column is a lumbar puncture generally done?
I think you mean level of the vertebral column is a lumbar puncture generally performed?
Where in the vertebral column is a lumber puncture generally done?
in adults its done at L3 and L4 or L4 and L5
Where do you do a lumbar puncture?
Lumbar puncture is done at the level of L3 to L4.
Function of heat-fix in gram staining?
Heat fixing is done to kill the specimen; adhere the specimen to the slide; and alter the specimen so that they more readily accept stains.
Where in the vertebral column s a lumbar puncture generally done?
spinal cord
How long does a knife have to be to puncture your heart?
Since it is right under your ribs, 2 inches would be enough to puncture it, but 6 would get the job done better.
The lumbar puncture must be done below the?
between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae
What is a surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid?
Arthrocentesis is the term meaning surgical puncture of a joint. This procedure is usually done to remove fluid for analysis or to increase comfort.
Is a microbiology test done with a urine specimen?
yes, example of urine culture and sensitivity.
What is the raw material for obtaining fluorine?
we do not no yet because we have not done a test
