Hematology - blood samples and uses

White Serum

lipemia

Pink/Red Serum

hemolysis

Yellow serum

icteric

Limpemic

fat present in serum

Why does lipemic serum occur? (4)

Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, post meal collection, disease disruption of the metabolism of fats

Hemolysis

hemoglobin in serum

Why does hemolysis of serum occur? (2)

human error, disease disruption of normal RBCs, Bad for chemistry machine

Icteric

Biliruben build up in the tissues, overflows into serum

Why does icteric in serum occur? (3)

Liver disease, Gallbladder obstruction, IMHA - RBC death

Horses always have ? serum

Yellow

What is serum used for

Chemistry testing, SNAP testing, Allergy testing, Vaccine Titer

Chemistry testing tests…

organ function and electrolyte levels

What is plasma used for

SNAP testing, Allergy testing, Vaccine Titer, Blood donation, PCV

SNAP testing

4DX Snap, FELV, FIV

Serum should be stored (temp, place, length)

4-8 C, fridge, max 7 days

Plasma should be stored (temp, place, length)

-18 C, freezer, year

Once thawed plasma can be kept (temp, place, length)

1-6 C, cold refrigerator, 5 days

Purple and Green top tubes give (plasma or serum)

plasma

Red/Tiger top tubes give (plasma or serum)

Serum

Serum comes from (clotting or nonclotting tubes)

clotting

Plasma comes from (clotting or nonclotting tubes)

nonclotting