Preanalytical Sedimentation Effects on Hematological Tests
Results highlight the importance of specimen handling after collection, including appropriate mixing to avoid erroneous results caused by erythrocyte sedimentation. Mixing syringes before transferring blood to collection tubes ensures a uniform sample and accurate result.
Authors
- Ian L. Gunsolus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8139-0041)
- Kenneth Gard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1527-7682)
Institutions
- Regions Hospital (US)
- HealthPartners (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jalm/jfae148
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00