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Actions of Additives
Additives and their actions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Potassium | Binds calcium |
| Sodium flouride | Inhibits glycolysis |
| Sodium citrate | Binds calcium |
| EDTA | Binds calcium |
| Lithium heparin | Inhibits prothrombin to thrombin |
| No additive | Clot naturally forms |
| Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate (SPS) | Binds calcium |
| Glass particles/silica | Promotes clotting |
| Ammonium heparin | inhibits prothrombin to thrombin |