The Application of Heparin Lithium Tube and Its Study on Hemolysis

Heparin lithium is a chemical substance that appears as a white powder and is commonly used as an anticoagulant in the medical field. Heparin lithium can effectively prevent the activation of platelets during the coagulation process, reduce the content of fibrinogen, and thus play an anticoagulant role.

What tests can lithium heparin tubes be used for

Heparin lithium tubes are mainly used to collect blood samples and maintain their liquid state through their anticoagulant properties for subsequent medical examinations. Specifically, heparin lithium tubes can be used for the following examinations:

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1. Liver function examination: Lithium heparin tubes can maintain the stability of blood samples, ensure accurate measurement of liver function indicators such as transaminase and bilirubin, and help evaluate the health status of the liver.

2. Renal function examination: Blood samples collected through heparin lithium tubes can accurately measure renal function indicators such as creatinine and urea nitrogen, helping doctors evaluate the functional status of the kidneys.

3. Electrolyte and trace element examination: Lithium heparin tubes can effectively prevent ions from reacting with other components in the blood during collection, transportation, and storage, ensuring the accuracy of electrolyte and trace element determination.

The essence and causes of hemolysis phenomenon

However, hemolysis may sometimes occur when using lithium heparin tubes to collect blood samples. Hemolysis refers to the rupture of red blood cells in the extracellular environment, releasing their hemoglobin and other cellular contents. This may be caused by various factors such as mechanical damage during the blood collection process, substandard test tube quality, and improper storage conditions.

The impact of hemolysis on subsequent examinations

The phenomenon of hemolysis has a significant impact on subsequent medical examinations. The hemoglobin in hemolytic samples can interfere with the determination of many biochemical indicators, leading to a significant decrease in the accuracy of the results. Meanwhile, red blood cell fragments and hemoglobin in hemolytic samples may also bind non-specific to antibodies, interfering with the results of immunological tests. In addition, hemolysis can directly affect the determination of red blood cell related indicators, causing difficulties in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Prevention and control of hemolysis phenomenon

To avoid the impact of hemolysis on subsequent examinations, we need to prevent and control it from multiple aspects. Firstly, improve blood collection techniques to reduce mechanical damage; Secondly, ensure the quality of the test tube is qualified and use heparin lithium tubes that meet the standards; In addition, strengthen sample preservation and management to avoid prolonged placement or exposure to unsuitable environments; Finally, strengthen laboratory quality management and training, and improve the professional quality and operational skills of staff.

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In summary, heparin lithium tubes have a wide range of applications in medical examinations, and can be used for the determination of multiple indicators such as liver function, kidney function, blood lipids, blood sugar, coagulation function, etc. However, the occurrence of hemolysis may have a significant impact on subsequent medical examinations. As a manufacturer of heparin lithium and other blood collection additives, Desheng Company provides products with good quality and all indicators meet relevant standards, avoiding hemolysis in blood samples caused by quality issues with heparin lithium and other additives. Major user manufacturers can purchase with confidence!

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