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What is heparinization and why is it used for blood collection tubes?

April 26, 2017blood collection heparinization tubes Used

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What is heparinization and why is it used for blood collection tubes?

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Heparin, an anticoagulant, is used in blood collection tubes to reduce the risk of a clot forming in blood in a tube after being collected in preparation for performing some kind of blood test.