Description |
1 online resource (vi, 102 pages) : illustrations |
Series |
Patient safety ; v. 4 |
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Patient safety ; v. 4.
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Contents |
Definition of hemolysis -- Causes of hemolysis -- Prevalence of hemolytic specimens -- Interference of hemolysis on laboratory testing -- Detection of hemolytic specimens -- Management of hemolytic specimens |
Summary |
Defined as red blood cell break down and the release of hemoglobin and intracellular contents into the plasma, hemolysis can seriously impact patient care as well as the laboratory's reputation through its affect on test results. Therefore, the European Preanalytical Scientific Committee, in collaboration with the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry Working Group on Patient Safety, have designed a questionnaire to collect data on prevalence and management of hemolytic specimens referred to the clinical laboratories for clinical chemistry testing. This book will help identify the are |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
English |
Subject |
Hematology -- Standards
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Blood -- Examination.
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Blood Specimen Collection
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MEDICAL / Laboratory Medicine.
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Blood -- Examination
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Hematology -- Standards
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2010053432 |
ISBN |
9783110246148 |
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3110246147 |
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1283627566 |
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9781283627566 |
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9786613940018 |
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6613940011 |
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