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What are the two types of blood collection mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of blood collection mentioned in the text?
Capillary blood collection and Veinpuncture blood collection
How does Double Oxalate function as an anticoagulant?
How does Double Oxalate function as an anticoagulant?
Double Oxalate removes the free calcium ion from solution through the addition of ammonium and potassium oxalate, causing insoluble calcium oxalate to precipitate.
How does EDTA act as an anticoagulant?
How does EDTA act as an anticoagulant?
EDTA acts by chelating or removing ionized calcium, which is necessary for blood clotting, thus preventing coagulation.
What is the function of Heparin as an anticoagulant?
What is the function of Heparin as an anticoagulant?
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Name three locations for Veinpuncture blood collection mentioned in the text.
Name three locations for Veinpuncture blood collection mentioned in the text.
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