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 blood cloths become changerd in vains an cause me to have brain tumsres Umm, "Can blood clots become changed in veins and cause me to have brain tumors?" No. Blood clots do not become tumors. Blood clots in both ankles may be considered a disability but your doctor will have to make the case if you want to get some form of disability compensation.
The reaction equation between Zn^2+ and EDTA is: Zn^2+ + EDTA → Zn(EDTA)^2-
Yes, EDTA can lead to degeneration of nucleated red blood cells (nRBCs) in a blood sample. EDTA acts as an anticoagulant by binding to calcium ions, which can cause nRBCs to swell, rupture, and lose their distinct morphology. This degeneration can make it challenging to accurately identify nRBCs in a blood smear.
Tertrasodium EDTA is a chelating and preservative agent.
to minimize effects of platelet clumping
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.
No, normally pain medication can not cause blood clots in your brain.
No.
Well, strokes don't cause clots, but sometimes ischemic strokes are caused by blood clots.
No
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.
In general cancer makes it more likely for a person to get blood clots.
No, they are bruises and ugly.
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.
* 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.
A lavender/purple top tube is typically used for collecting blood specimens for phenobarbital level testing. This tube contains EDTA as an anticoagulant.