Lab Protocols
Blood Collection Tube (Vacutainer) Colors & Types
Blood collection tubes come in various colors for specific tests. Red & gold tubes separate serum, while purple & pink tubes prevent clotting for blood cell analysis. Choose the right tube for accurate results!
Platelet Aggregation Test (PAT)
Platelet aggregation test: Checking how blood cells clump to form clots using different agonists.
Hemolysate Preparation for Hb Electrophoresis and Alkaline Denaturation Testing
Red blood cells lysed to release hemoglobin for Hb electrophoresis and alkaline denaturation test. Hemolysate preparation requires careful steps to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
Manual APTT Mixing Study
Manual APTT mixing studies involve mixing patient plasma with normal plasma or specific factor concentrates to differentiate factor deficiencies from inhibitors
ABO RhD Test (Blood Group Typing) Tube Method
The ABO RhD Blood Grouping Tube Method is a serological technique used to determine an individual’s blood type by mixing blood serum and red blood cells with antisera and observing for agglutination.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for Hemoglobinopathies Screening
HPLC for hemoglobin subtype identification separates and quantifies different hemoglobin variants based on their unique chromatographic properties.
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Fluorescent Spot Test (G6PD Test)
The G6PD fluorescent spot test is a rapid and simple screening method for G6PD deficiency that utilizes the enzyme’s ability to reduce NADP+ to NADPH.