EDTA, plasma, whole blood, keeps blood from clotting
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no additive, allows for clotting, serum
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heparin, plasma, whole blood
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clot activator, serum separator
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sodium citrate, plasma, whole blood
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what portion of blood does chemistry analyzers use
blood containing red or white blood cells
fluid portion of blood that doesn’t contain clotting factor
serum
microscopic examination of cells obtained from tissue surfaces
cytology
examination of the structures of tissues
histology