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  2. Vacutainer - Wikipedia

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    A tiger top tube after centrifugation to separate blood cells from serum. Vacutainer tubes may contain additional substances that preserve blood for processing in a medical laboratory. Using the wrong tube may make the blood sample unusable for the intended purpose. These additives are typically thin film coatings applied using an ultrasonic ...

  3. Venipuncture - Wikipedia

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    The blood culture bottle contains transport media to preserve any microorganisms present while they are being transported to the laboratory for cultures. Because it is unknown whether the pathogens are anaerobic (living without oxygen) or aerobic (living with oxygen), blood is collected to test for both.

  4. Blood culture - Wikipedia

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    Blood is normally sterile. [1] The presence of bacteria in the blood is termed bacteremia, and the presence of fungi is called fungemia. [2] Minor damage to the skin [3] or mucous membranes, which can occur in situations like toothbrushing or defecation, [4] [5] can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream, but this bacteremia is normally transient and is rarely detected in cultures because the ...

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  6. Blood compatibility testing - Wikipedia

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    Blood compatibility testing is routinely performed before a blood transfusion.The full compatibility testing process involves ABO and RhD (Rh factor) typing; screening for antibodies against other blood group systems; and crossmatching, which involves testing the recipient's blood plasma against the donor's red blood cells as a final check for incompatibility.

  7. Phlebotomy - Wikipedia

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    Blood culture bottle: Sodium polyanethol sulfonate (anticoagulant) and growth media for microorganisms: Usually drawn first for minimal risk of contamination. [13] Two bottles are typically collected in one blood draw; one for aerobic organisms and one for anaerobic organisms. [14] Blue ("light blue") Sodium citrate (weak calcium chelator ...

  8. Costco Liquor Prices: Which Kirkland Brand Alcohol Is Worth It?

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    Costco Liquor Prices and Delivery Details. Editor's note: Costco liquor prices and availability are subject to change. Some Costco locations do not sell or allow delivery of alcohol. Because ...

  9. List of human blood components - Wikipedia

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    In whole blood (g/cm 3) In plasma or serum (g/cm 3) Water: Solvent 0.81-0.86 0.93-0.95 Acetoacetate: Produced in liver 8-40 × 10 −7: 4-43 × 10 −7: Acetone: product of bodyfat breakdown 3-20 × 10 −6: Acetylcholine: Neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system: 6.6-8.2 × 10 −8: Adenosine triphosphate: Energy storage total 3. ...