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EDTA functions as an anticoagulant.
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What is EDTA whole blood?
EDTA whole blood is whole blood that has been drawn into a tube with EDTA in it. The EDTA is added to transport samples and prevents the blood from clotting.
What is the function of EDTA tube in blood?
act as anticoagulant to prevent clotting
Is magnesium an element in blood that is bounded by edta in a collection tube to prevent clotting?
magnesium
What color test tube is HbA1C?
EDTA tube or lavender tube
What additive is in a white top vacutainer tube?
edta- ppt tube
What is EDTA whole blood?
EDTA whole blood is whole blood that has been drawn into a tube with EDTA in it. The EDTA is added to transport samples and prevents the blood from clotting.
What is the function of EDTA tube in blood?
act as anticoagulant to prevent clotting
What is an EDTA blood test?
EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is the additive put in the tube for Complete Blood Count tests to keep it from clotting.
Is magnesium an element in blood that is bounded by edta in a collection tube to prevent clotting?
magnesium
What purpose does EDTA in the lavender tube serve?
It prevents coagulation by binding calcium ions.
What binds with edta to prevent the blood from clotting?
calcium bind with the EDTA to prevent the blood from clotting
What color test tube is HbA1C?
EDTA tube or lavender tube
What is a substance that prevents the clotting of blood called?
A substance that prevents or slows the clotting of blood is called an anticoagulant.
What additive is in a white top vacutainer tube?
edta- ppt tube
What is in a lavender topped tube?
Edta k2
What additives are in CBC test tube?
EDTA
What does platelet?
prevents blood clotting
