In: Anatomy and Physiology
All of the following are delivered directly to the appropriate department without further processing EXCEPT
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Urinalysis specimen |
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2 |
Throat swab for culture |
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3 |
CBC tubes |
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4 |
Lithium heparin tubes |
Answer is (4) lithium heparinhtubes contain gel which affects the clotting process heparin tubes containing blood should be centrifuges within 2 hours after collection as it may interfere tge gel flow if they are ot centrifuged before freezing