Navigating Lab Protocols: Understanding Blood Processing and Pitfalls

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a JMO in possession of a coagulation tube will underfill it. But why should it matter?! In this episode, we review the principles behind the two most important coagulation screening tests (The PT and the aPTT) as well as follow the journey of that precious citrated sample through the lab. By the end, you’ll know enough to at least feel guilty when you still send that half filled tube down the chute at 3am

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introductions
01:40 - Clinical Case
03:29 - Development of coagulation testing
06:05 - Why you need to fill the tube
09:40 - Removing platelets
13:30 - Coagulation Profile and the INR
14:51 - The PT
20:32 - The aPTT
27:00 - Summary

31/5/25 - Just a note that we remastered the audio so this episode sounds much more in line with our current ones - the content hasn't changed however 

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