What items are tested in heparin lithium anticoagulant tubes?

 

In places where blood is tested in hospitals, we usually see blood collection tubes of various colors. The commonly used dark green tubes are heparin tubes, which are also divided into heparin sodium and heparin lithium tubes. The applicable testing items for different blood samples are also different. So let's briefly talk about heparin lithium today. What can it be used for testing?

 

1. Blood sample testing

Due to its strong chemical stability, heparin lithium does not affect blood components, does not affect the volume of red blood cells, and is not prone to hemolysis, so it is often used for testing blood samples.

 

2. Blood routine and liver function examination

Heparin lithium can be used for anticoagulation in routine blood tests, histopathological examinations, and other items. In addition, in various liver function tests, such as hepatitis, liver cancer, and fatty liver, the use of heparin lithium anticoagulation can effectively prevent blood clotting and improve the efficiency of the test.

 

3. Hemorheology test

When detecting cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, patients may experience abnormal blood viscosity. At this time, we can use heparin lithium for anticoagulation. It is also used in other special projects, such as arterial blood gas analysis, and in the detection of electrolytes and calcium ions.

 

4. Emergency blood testing

Can be used for anticoagulation of blood collected from emergency room patients. Patients with rapidly changing conditions that require immediate treatment can quickly obtain results analysis and receive timely treatment.

 

5. Anticoagulation in hemodialysis projects

During hemodialysis, the anticoagulant drugs used cannot effectively separate the bleeding serum. At this time, heparin lithium additive can be used for blood collection, which can not affect the cell volume and obtain more accurate test results.

 

6. Blood gas and erythrocyte sedimentation rate test

Due to the presence of heparin lithium in the anticoagulant tube, heparin can interfere with the entire coagulation process, play an antithrombin effect, and prolong the clotting time of the sample. Therefore, it is also suitable for blood gas analysis and erythrocyte sedimentation rate inspection projects.  

 

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