Sedimentation and Centrifugation PDF
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These notes cover sedimentation and centrifugation, including Svedberg units and overcoming diffusion. They explain the process of blood sedimentation and discuss types of centrifugation. The notes also include calculations and formulas related to sedimentation.
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Sedimentation and Centrifugation: Svedberg units and Overcoming Diffusion Sedimentation of blood If blood that is treated with either Sodium Citrate or EDTA to prevent coagulation, it spontaneously separates into 3 visually distinct components (top- bottom) 1. Plasma (30% volume) 2. WBC 3....
Sedimentation and Centrifugation: Svedberg units and Overcoming Diffusion Sedimentation of blood If blood that is treated with either Sodium Citrate or EDTA to prevent coagulation, it spontaneously separates into 3 visually distinct components (top- bottom) 1. Plasma (30% volume) 2. WBC 3. RBC
