Ms. Tan came to the laboratory for blood tests because her physician suspected renal disease. The tests ordered were serum BUN, creatinine, and electrolytes. The blood specimen was obtained and processed. When the laboratory scientist received the serum to perform the tests, he noticed that the serum had a reddish tinge. What factor/s could cause this to happen to a serum specimen?     2. Is the sample acceptable for use? Elaborate your answer

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Ms. Tan came to the laboratory for blood tests because her physician suspected renal disease. The tests ordered were serum BUN, creatinine, and electrolytes. The blood specimen was obtained and processed. When the laboratory scientist received the serum to perform the tests, he noticed that the serum had a reddish tinge.

  1. What factor/s could cause this to happen to a serum specimen?
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2. Is the sample acceptable for use? Elaborate your answer

 

3. What are the advantages of using plasma compared to serum in chemical analyses?

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