Laboratory Testing

If both parents are O negative and O positive, their children may inherit various blood types depending on their parents' genotype. However, all children will carry at least one O antigen in their blood type. The parents could have children with blood types O negative, O positive, A negative, A positive, B negative, B positive, AB negative, or AB positive.

No, A positive blood type is one of the most common blood types in the population, making it easier to find blood donors with this blood type.

Iron binding capacity refers to the ability of a substance, usually transferrin in the blood, to bind and transport iron. It is a measure of the total amount of iron that can be bound to transferrin. High levels of iron binding capacity may indicate iron deficiency, while low levels may suggest iron overload.

A serum tube, typically a red-top tube, is used to draw blood for a chemistry panel. It is important to allow the blood to clot before centrifuging to separate the serum for testing.

Typically, ferrite cores are available in various colors, depending on the material composition used. Common colors include black, grey, and blue. The color does not indicate a specific functional difference but rather is for identification and aesthetic purposes.

The tube for collecting blood for Beta HCG testing is typically a plain red-top tube.

The fathers blood type has to be taken into consideration aswell, if he is tpe o the the baby will be o, but if he is ao or bo then the child could be ao or bo or oo, if he is ab the the child will be ao or bo, if he is AA the child will be ao, if he is bb the child will be bo. Not sure about the negative tho.

Yes, alcohol can be detected in a hair follicle test. When you consume alcohol, it can be detected in your hair follicles, providing a longer detection window than other tests like breathalyzer or blood tests. Hair testing can typically detect alcohol use up to 90 days prior.

Yes, the man could be the father of the child. A child with blood type O can inherit the O allele from both parents. In this case, the man with blood type B could have passed on an O allele, resulting in the child having blood type O.

Alcohol can typically be detected in urine for about 12-48 hours after the last drink, depending on the amount consumed and individual factors like metabolism. EtG tests can sometimes detect alcohol in urine for up to 80 hours after consumption.

To explain this properly you would have to have a basic understanding of inheritance, but I'll do my best.

Blood groups are inherited as a pair. A and B groups are co-dominant and O is the recessive.

So mum is genotype AA or AO, which would make her group A and dad is genotype BB or BO making him group B.

So baby will inherit one from each parent: so baby could be AB or AO or BO or OO.

If A is inherited from mum and B from dad then baby is group AB if its A from mum and O from dad then its group A; if its O from mum and B from dad then its group B.

If O is inherited from both parents then baby is group O.

This result indicates a positive reaction to lidocaine during the blood testing, suggesting a possible allergy to lidocaine. The reference range is 3.7, and a value of 49.0 exceeds this range, further supporting the presence of a potential allergic reaction to lidocaine in this individual. It is recommended to consult with a healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.

The normal range for urea levels in the blood is typically between 7-20 mg/dL. However, values can vary slightly between different laboratories due to differences in testing methods. High levels of urea may indicate kidney dysfunction or dehydration, while low levels may be seen in certain metabolic disorders.

No, blood types O positive (O+) and B negative (B-) cannot produce a B positive (B+) offspring. Blood type O carries only the O antigen, while blood type B carries the B antigen. To have a B+ blood type, one would need to inherit the B antigen from both parents.

A graduated cylinder would be the appropriate lab equipment to find the volume of a small stone through water displacement method. Fill the graduated cylinder with water, measure the initial volume, add the stone and record the new volume to calculate the stone's volume.

A green top blood test typically refers to a blood collection tube containing the anticoagulant EDTA. EDTA stands for ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, which helps prevent the blood from clotting by binding to calcium ions. This allows for accurate testing of various blood components such as cell counts and certain chemistry tests.

The basic parts of a centrifuge include the rotor, which holds the samples and spins them at high speeds, the motor, which drives the rotor to create centrifugal force, and the control system, which allows for setting speed and time parameters. Additionally, centrifuges often have safety features such as lid locks and imbalance detection systems.

The recommended blood draw tube for Prolactin is typically Lavender, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA. This type of tube is used to prevent the blood from clotting, enabling accurate Prolactin testing. Always follow your healthcare provider's specific instructions for blood sample collection.

The lavender top tube used for drawing a complete blood count (CBC) is called an EDTA tube. It contains the anticoagulant ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) to prevent blood clotting and preserve the integrity of the blood sample for analysis.

A serum separator tube (SST) or a plain red-top tube is typically used to collect a sample for CA 19-9 testing.

The children would have to have blood type o. If both parents are negative then the children will have to be negative. If one or both parents are positive the children can be positive or negative.

Yes, it is possible for a negative blood type parent and a positive blood type parent to have a negative blood type child. This can occur if the positive parent is heterozygous for the Rh factor gene, allowing for the possibility of passing on a negative Rh factor to the child.

The color tube used for Homocysteine testing is typically lavender or purple. This is because it requires an EDTA anticoagulant to preserve the sample.

A lavender tube is typically used for a complete blood count (CBC), which includes hemoglobin and hematocrit measurements. These measurements are part of the "h and h" test.