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Tazate

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Describe how a centrifuge should be properly loaded with blood specimens and what happens if it is not loaded properly.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the effects of overshaking or vigorous mixing of a specimen.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


zoeyesther

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Blood specimens should be loaded in a balanced orientation; each tube is loaded directly across from another tube of a similar volume/size. If they are not properly balanced, it can result in numerous consequences, including breakage, inadequate separation, and excessive vibrations that can potentially damage cells.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Excessive agitation causes hemolysis of the specimens when the RBCs rupture as a result of the rough handling. Hemolysis causes numerous chemical interferences with the laboratory test results.


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