Veterinary Technician

Category - Lab Procedures

What is the additive that prevents clotting in purple top sample collection vacutainers?
  1. Ether diamine tetris acid
  2. Ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid
  3. Ethanolamine diamniotic tetra-acetic acid
  4. Ethaverine diamond tetra acid
Explanation
Answer: B - The additive that prevents the clotting of whole blood in purple top sample collection vacutainers is ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid. This is required when the use of unclotted whole blood is needed.
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