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Tube Additives 2014
Effects of the additives
Question | Answer |
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Sodium Fluoride (NaF) | Prevents glycolysis (breakdown of glucose in blood)....preserves glucose. |
EDTA | anticoagulant that prevents clotting by binding calcium, also preserves cell shape and structure and inhibits clumping |
Heparin | anticoagulant that prevents clotting by inhibiting thrombin formation |
Sodium Citrate (NaC) | anticoagulant that prevents clotting by binding calcium |
Potassium Oxalate (KOx) | anticoagulant used with antiglycolytic agent NaF......prevents clotting NaF prevents glucose breakdown |
silica | glass particles that enhance coagulation....clot activator |
thixotropic gel | forms a physical barrier between the cells and the serum or plasma when centrifuged |