Syringe - Transferring blood to collection tubes contd

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Syringe - Transferring blood to collection tubes contd

  • It is important to transfer the blood to appropriate tubes immediately because a syringe contains no anticoagulant, and the transfer must be complete before blood starts to clot.
  • Do not push the plunger while transferring blood into a collection tube.
  • This may cause hemolysis, ruining the specimen.