PMLS 2 2Review Flashcards

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What is the laboratory use of Citrate Phosphate Dextrose (CPD)?

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Blood transfusions and blood banking.

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What does Citrate do in CPD?

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Prevents clotting by chelating (binding) calcium.

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What is the role of Phosphate in CPD?

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Stabilizes pH; prevents alkaline sample.

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What does Dextrose provide to cells in CPD?

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Energy to help cells stay alive.

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What is the color and inversion number for Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate (SPS)?

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Color: yellow; Inversion: 8.

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What is the laboratory use of SPS?

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Blood culture.

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How does SPS prevent clotting?

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By binding calcium.

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What is sepsis?

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Bacteria in blood.

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What is the function of Antiglycolytic Agents?

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Prevents glycolysis (breakdown of glucose by blood cells).

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What is the effect of not preventing glycolysis?

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Glucose concentration in specimen decreases at a rate of 10 mg/dL per hour.