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What technique is used when only a small amount of blood is needed as a specimen for a blood test?
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Capillary Puncture
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What is the correct technique when obtaining a capillary blood specimen?
Squeeze,hard to get,the blood flowing quickly
Why would a technician need to use a microscope with a high magnification?
It depends on what the specimen is. If for example - the specimen is a person's finger-print, then low magnification is sufficient. However - if the specimen is a sample of blood, a higher magnification would be needed to show individual blood cells.
What is Finger sticks?
Finger stick-- A technique for collecting a very small amount of blood from the fingertip area.
What is a finger stick?
Finger stick-- A technique for collecting a very small amount of blood from the fingertip area.
What type of specimen is required for most blood tests?
For most of the blood tests fasting blood specimen is required
What is a timed specimen?
a single blood specimen ordered to be drawn at a specific time. Good luck!
How much amount of blood needed to detect pregnancy?
About half a syringe full.
How is clotted blood obtained?
Clotted blood is normally obtained from a specimen of venous blood which has been allowed to clot by standing for 30 minutes. The resulting specimen is usually centrifuged to separate the clotted red blood cells from the serum.
Hemolysis of a blood specimen is caused bycompletion?
Hemolysis of a capillary specimen can be caused by intense squeezing of the skin. It can also be caused by the scraping of blood at the surface of the skin. If this occurs, adding warmth will ensure sufficient blood collection.
What is the Clear liquid separated from a clotted blood specimen?
plasma
How is a bilirubin specimen collected?
Bilirubin levels can be measured by blood tests
What is possible occurrence if a blood specimen tube for hematology tests is filled correctly but not mixed long enough?
Tiny clots will form in the specimen.
