Heparin lithium is a common anticoagulant, and as a form of heparin, it plays an anticoagulant role in blood testing. Compared to heparin sodium, heparin lithium is often more popular because it has less impact on water molecules and can reduce interference with blood components. During the process of blood collection and analysis, the integrity of the blood is maintained to ensure accurate test results. It is precisely because of this characteristic that it is widely used in various biochemical tests. Let's take a specific look at what test tubes with added heparin lithium can be used to detect?
1、 Liver function examination
The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body, covering various biochemical processes. Therefore, checking liver function is very important for diagnosing and preventing diseases, such as cirrhosis, fatty liver, viral hepatitis, liver cancer, liver abscess, etc. The application of heparin lithium in liver function testing can inhibit blood coagulation, keep the blood in its original state, ensure sample stability, and thus ensure accurate measurement of various biochemical indicators.
2、 Hemorheology
Hemorheology studies the flow characteristics of blood within blood vessels, which is helpful for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, anemia, and other diseases. In certain disease states, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the patient's blood viscosity may undergo abnormal changes. At this time, the application of heparin lithium can effectively prevent blood clotting, ensure the integrity of the blood during testing, and provide more accurate rheological values.
3、 Special testing items
Heparin lithium is also suitable for some special testing items, such as arterial blood gas analysis, electrolyte, calcium ion determination, etc. These items usually require the use of anticoagulants to ensure the stability of blood samples. Heparin lithium not only effectively inhibits coagulation, but also does not interfere with the determination of specific items mentioned above, ensuring the reliability of the test results.
4、 Biochemical examination after hemodialysis
Hemodialysis is a treatment method used to replace the kidneys in removing waste and excess substances. However, during the dialysis process, patients' blood may not be easily separated from serum samples after using anticoagulants, leading to difficulties in biochemical testing. The use of test tubes containing heparin lithium not only has no effect on sample blood cells, but also allows for more accurate test data.
Heparin lithium, as an anticoagulant widely used in biochemical testing, not only ensures the stability of experimental blood samples, but also helps medical staff and patients save diagnostic time. As a favored reagent, its raw material quality requirements are very high. As a manufacturer, Desheng has supplied hundreds of blood collection enterprises with high main content, no impurities, and stable use. If you have any interest, please feel free to contact us at any time!
