Clinical Chemistry 1: Patient Preparation, Specimen Collection, and Processing PDF
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UP College of Medicine
2025
Raycha Lei Concess M. Rama-Sabandal
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This document outlines patient preparation, specimen collection, and processing procedures for clinical chemistry. It discusses pre-collection variables and required materials. The document also explores sex-based variations in analyte concentration.
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PH 166: CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 1 Patient Preparation, Specimen Collection, and Processing Asst. Prof. Raycha Lei Concess M. Rama-Sabandal | February 03, 2025...
PH 166: CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 1 Patient Preparation, Specimen Collection, and Processing Asst. Prof. Raycha Lei Concess M. Rama-Sabandal | February 03, 2025 SEX OUTLINE Differences between sex in analyte concentration can PRE-COLLECTION VARIABLES A. Categories Of Pre-Collection account for up to 80% B. Patient Identification Sex-specific hormones MATERIALS FOR BLOOD COLLECTION MEN have higher alkaline phosphatase, aminotransferase, C. Antiseptic creatine kinase, and aldolase levels D. Cotton or gauze ○ Due to larger muscle mass E. Tourniquet F. Needle WOMEN have lower levels of magnesium, calcium, G. Syringe albumin, hemoglobin (Hbg), serum iron, and ferritin H. Blood collection tubes ○ Due to menstrual cycle and hormonal changes I. Tape or Band-aid J. Disposable Container Table 2. Average levels of certain parameters in men and women. K. Gloves Parameter Man Woman Unit BLOOD COLLECTION TECHNIQUES Alanine Aminotransferase
