Blood collection and analysis

Collecting of specimenBlood specimen is taken from the patients body to find out the risk factors affected by the diseases. A sample of blood is taken and the needle is removed. You will be given a cotton-wool pad to put pressure on the site of the injection, which stops any bleeding and should prevent bruising.

Blood SamplesBlood tests are performed on sample of blood cells which has extracted from a vein in the arm through a needle. Blood vessels can be acquired from venous access devices and sometimes by finger stick. A blood vessel is most frequently acquired via a side-line vein pierce (venipuncture). It’s a very practical diagnostic tool and made up of different kinds of cells including a mixture of salts and certain proteins.

AnalyzingThe doctors mainly examine about the Fluid that is plasma and cells

Cells : Red blood, White blood cells and platelets

The doctors will start examining the levels of the cells and a blood smear in the collected blood specimen

Analyzing blood samplesBlood analysis is used to spot out the abnormalities in the blood, e.g. toxic metals, anti-oxidant deficiency and amino acid profile. It’s an invaluable test to evaluate both the short and long term nature of any health problem

Blood AnalyzerBlood tests are a very useful diagnostic tool. It is made up of several different kinds of cells and other compounds, including various salts and certain proteins. Plasma is a liquid part of the blood cells. It will become a solid when blood forms as clot outside of the body. Few liquid of blood cells stayed behind the plasma, that’s called serum which uses for chemical test. This test can be used to find out how the immune system fights with diseases.

 

Blood testingBlood is usually drawn and collected in order to perform a variety of laboratory tests. Specimens are often sent to help diagnose conditions such as electrolyte imbalances, to screen for risk factors like high cholesterol levels, and to monitor the effects of treatments and medications.

Processing the specimen

Practice universal precautions:

o Wear gloves and a laboratory coat while handling blood/body fluids.

o Change gloves after each patient blood checking

o Wash hands regularly.

o Dispose of items in proper containers.

Collecting of specimenLab technician’s role:

 •Collecting blood samples•Determining a donor's blood type, •Conducting tests to find any diseases if present in particular person’s blood •Maintaining laboratory equipments clean always

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