Charlies ch 7 vocab

a substance such as an anticoagulant, antiglycolytic agent, separater gel, preservative, or clot activator placed within a tube or collection container

substance that prevents glycolysis, the breakdown or metabolism of glucose by blood cells

substance that enhances the coagulation process

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid


anticoag that prevents coagulation by binding or chelating calcium; it is used for hematology studies b/c it preserves cell morphology and inhibits platelet clumping

anticoagulant that prevents clotting by inhibiting thrombin formation

type of needle used with the syringe system

type of needle that allows multiple tubes to be collected with a single venipuncture

anticoagulant commmonly used with the antiglycolytic agent, sodium fluoride

the long cylindrical portion of the needle

glass particles used to enhance the coagulation process, a clot activator

an additive that preserves glucose and inhibits the growth of bacteria

any substance placed within a tube other than the tube stopper or the coating of the tube