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What happens to whole blood when it is stored in a plain, red-topped tube?
What happens to whole blood when it is stored in a plain, red-topped tube?
It clumps due to clotting.
Identify the primary components of a blood clot.
Identify the primary components of a blood clot.
Clotting proteins, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Explain why clotting occurs when whole blood is collected without additives.
Explain why clotting occurs when whole blood is collected without additives.
Clotting occurs because there are no chemicals to inhibit the clotting process.
Describe what is meant by 'whole blood' in the context of blood collection.
Describe what is meant by 'whole blood' in the context of blood collection.
What role do platelets play in the composition of a blood clot?
What role do platelets play in the composition of a blood clot?
Flashcards
Whole Blood
Whole Blood
The blood that comes out of a vein.
Clotting
Clotting
When blood forms clumps due to the presence of special proteins.
Clotting Proteins
Clotting Proteins
The special proteins in blood that cause it to clot.
Blood Clot
Blood Clot
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Components of Blood Clot
Components of Blood Clot
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Study Notes
Blood Collection Tubes
- Blood drawn from a vein is called whole blood.
- If blood is stored in a plain, red-topped tube without chemicals, it clots.
- Clotting is caused by clotting proteins.
- A clot is primarily made up of cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets), although proteins are also involved..
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