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Why are EDTA specimens obtained before other specimens when collected by skin puncture?
to minimize effects of platelet clumping
Why are EDTA specimens obtained before other specimens when collecting by skin puncture?
to minimize effects of platelet clumping
What test specimen is collected first by capillary puncture?
cbc
What preparation is necessary before a hemoglobin test?
No special preparation is required other than cleaning and disinfecting the skin at the puncture site. Blood is collected in a tube by venipuncture.
Hemolysis in skip puncture specimens may be caused by?
squeezing the site too hard
Do tattoos puncture veins?
No, a tattoo needle doesn't penetrate the skin deeply enough to puncture a vein.
How did Alfred Russell Wallace fund his voyages?
he sold many of the specimens he collected
What is skin puncture blood composed of?
arteriol blood
What is Procedure to skin prior to routine puncture?
Clean the skin if practical and necessary. Then, applicaiton of disinfectant if the skin is not punctured (alcohol) or antiseptic if the skin is punctured (betadyne, hydrogen peroxide). With puncture wounds, plan on a tetanus update, if necessary.
Can a rat snake puncture your skin?
It depends how big the snake is. Young ones' teeth are tiny, and are unlikely to puncture a persons skin. An adult, however, has teeth that are 3-4mm long, and are capable of breaking the skin.
How are vaginal specimens collected?
The physician inserts a sterile, cotton-tipped swab into the vagina.
How are urethral specimens collected?
The physician inserts a sterile, cotton-tipped swab into the urethra.
