Blood Collection Tube (Vacutainer) Types

Blood Collection Tube (Vacutainer) Types

TL;DR Vacutainers Tube Top ColorAdditiveMode of ActionClotting TimeCommonly Associated TestsRed (Plain)NoneN/A (allows natural clotting)Allow complete clotting (15-30 minutes)Chemistry panels (after serum separation)Red (Speckled)Clot activator (silica...
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)

TL;DR Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (disease) is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. It arises from lymphocytes (white blood cells) that become abnormal and grow uncontrollably. Classification ▾ Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (disease) is classified...
Antibody Identification

Antibody Identification

Introduction A key component of pre-transfusion testing is antibody identification (ABID). This procedure identifies clinically significant antibodies present in the recipient’s plasma or serum that can react with antigens on donor red blood cells (RBCs). These...
Antibody Screening

Antibody Screening

Introduction  Antibody screening, a cornerstone of blood transfusion safety, aims to detect clinically significant unexpected red blood cell (RBC) antibodies in a patient’s plasma or serum. These antibodies can develop through various mechanisms, including...