Blood is typically collected through a process called venipuncture, where a healthcare professional inserts a sterile needle into a vein, usually in the arm, to draw blood. The site is cleaned with an antiseptic, and a tourniquet may be applied to make the vein more visible. The collected blood is then placed into vacuum-sealed tubes for testing or storage. In some cases, capillary blood can be collected via a fingerstick or heelstick in infants.
1 pint is collected
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Deoxygenated blood is not collected anywhere. Blood is a constantly moving stream - it never stops, as the question implies. The oxygen poor blood goes to the lungs, where it turns oxygenated as it takes up oxygen.
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Platelets are the component of blood that are commonly collected by apheresis. Platelet apheresis allows for a higher yield of platelets to be collected in a single donation compared to whole blood donation and is often used to treat patients with low platelet counts.
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A lavender-top tube should be collected for a complete blood count (CBC).
Blood is collected in a plain tube to obtain a serum sample. The absence of additives in a plain tube allows blood to clot naturally, separating the liquid serum from the solid components of the blood. This serum can then be used for various diagnostic tests.