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What is the result of hemolysis on the release of RBC contents?
Release of hemoglobin into the plasma
What is the impact of delayed blood separation on plasma concentration?
Similar to that resulting from hemolysis
How does hemolysis affect the plasma bilirubin concentration?
Falsely increases the plasma bilirubin concentration
Why must blood specimens be centrifuged and the plasma separated before storing?
To prevent the effect of refrigerating on hemolysis
What is the impact of hemolysis on the release of RBC contents?
It results in the release of hemoglobin into the plasma
What is the result of delayed blood separation on plasma concentration?
It falsely increases the plasma bilirubin concentration
Why must blood specimens be centrifuged and the plasma separated before storing?
To avoid interference with some chemical reactions
How does refrigerating whole blood before separation affect plasma concentration?
It results in the release of hemoglobin into the plasma
Test your knowledge of hemolysis and its effects on blood analysis. Understand how hemolysis can falsely increase hemoglobin, interfere with chemical reactions, and affect the concentration of plasma bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase activity.
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