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Why are EDTA specimens obtained before other specimens when collecting by skin puncture?

to minimize effects of platelet clumping


Why are EDTA specimens obtained before other specimens when collected by skin puncture?

EDTA specimens are obtained first to prevent contamination of the blood with elements released during the skin puncture process, such as potassium and glucose, which could affect the accuracy of subsequent tests. EDTA also helps to preserve the integrity of the blood cells for hematologic testing.


Can pain medication cause blood clots in your brain?

No, normally pain medication can not cause blood clots in your brain.


Can a tampon cause blood clots?

No.


Do strokes cause a hemorrhagic or ischemic clot?

Well, strokes don't cause clots, but sometimes ischemic strokes are caused by blood clots.


Can the clots of body fluid cause cancer?

No


If a mosquitoe bites you on a scab can you get blood clots?

If a mosquito bites you on a scab you will not get blood clots. This bite may cause major irritation but it will not give you blood clots.


Can cancer in uterus cause blood clots?

In general cancer makes it more likely for a person to get blood clots.


Can Hickeys can cause blood clots?

No, they are bruises and ugly.


EDTA to remove calcium from the body which is responsible for hardening of cholesterol in the vessels?

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a chelating agent and can bind calcium. Exploitation of this property will enable removal of calcium from the body. Of course safety is paramount, and EDTA should not cause adverse health effects.


What causes clots in your period after a tubal?

* you see blood clots which are actually clots of tissue in your menstruation -- don't worry, this is a normal occurrence and is no cause for alarm. Blood clots such as these are perfectly normal because menstruation involves the shedding of the lining of the uterus.


What color tube for a phenobarbital level?

A lavender/purple top tube is typically used for collecting blood specimens for phenobarbital level testing. This tube contains EDTA as an anticoagulant.