TESTS OF HAEMOSTASIS

The ratio of blood to anticoagulant is critical for valid coagulation test results. If there is incomplete filling of the sample tube, the amount of unbound citrate in the citrate-plasma mixture causes a false prolongation of clotting times, particularly in PT and PTT tests. Likewise, if the tube is overfilled, the result may be falsely shortened. ................
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