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Review the basic concepts of blood composition, blood flow and coagulation  \n2. Discuss the differences between serum, plasma, and whole blood, including their composition, properties, and collection requirements  \n3. Describe the basics of collecting and processing the different types of blood specimens, and the specimen collection requirements for common types of blood tests  \n4. Emphasize the role of the phlebotomist in ensuring the accuracy of specimen collection, as part of the goals of patient care  \nIntroduction  \nPhysicians and other healthcare providers order a variety of blood tests for their patients, whether to diagnose conditions, assess organ function, or evaluate effectiveness of treatment. In the laboratory, diagnostic tests are typically performed on three types of blood samples: Serum, Whole Blood, and Plasma. Each of these is unique in its properties, and each varies in the method of collection. When carrying out orders for a blood draw, it is important for thephlebotomist to pay attention to the type of sample required for each test, and tobe able to obtain all specimens properly. This includes knowledge of how to obtain clotted versus unclotted specimens, and the appropriate types of blood specimen tubes to be filled. Accuracy of specimen collection and processing allows the laboratory to perform testing in a timely manner, ensures the production of reliable results, andprovides laboratory and medical staffs with the vital information needed for making clinical decisions, ultimately benefitting patients.  \nThis course reviews the basics of blood composition, blood flow, and coagulation and provides an understanding of the different types of blood specimens. It then discusses the methods for collecting serum, whole blood, and plasma, and explains the purpose for centrifugation and aliquoting. This course provides examples of medical tests involving each specimen type, including tests requiring special handling requirements.  \nBlood Composition  \nBlood is primarily comprised of two components: plasma and the formed (cellular) elements.  \nPlasma  \nPlasma makes up the majority (55%) of blood and is referred to as the fluid portion of the blood. Plasma itself is made up of 90% water. The remaining 10% are substances dissolved within the plasma (such as gases, nutrients, minerals, hormones, antibodies) that are being transported by the blood throughout the body. Plasma typically has a clear, pale-yellow appearance.  \nFormed Elements  \nFormed Elements are the variety of blood cells that float individually within the plasma. Unlike plasma, which is a liquid, these are solid cells which are carried by the bloodstream. Formed elements make up 45% of the blood, and are comprised of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.  \nThe majority of the formed elements are the red blood cells (also known as RBCs, or erythrocytes) . Although plasma by itself has a pale-yellow color, blood as a whole normally has a dark red appearance due to all the erythrocytes floating in the plasma. The major function of RBCs is to carry oxygen within the bloodstream. Oxygen-rich or oxygenated blood is essential for the nourishment of cells of the various body organ systems. The second type of blood cells are white blood cells (also called WBCs or leukocytes) . WBCs play a role in the body’s immune syst","cbCaigkMCiR6pBDl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigkMCiR6pBDl","pdf",115644,17,"English","# Course Objectives\n## Introduction (Case Study)\n# Blood Composition\n## Plasma\n## Cellular Elements\n# Blood Flow\n# Coagulation\n## Function of Clotting\n## Fibrinogen and Fibrin\n## Appearance of a Clotted Blood Sample\n# Components of Clotted Blood\n## Serum\n## Clotted Cells\n## Serum Separation\n# Obtaining a Serum Specimen\n# Whole Blood\n## Obtaining a Whole Blood Specimen\n# Plasma\n## Obtaining a Plasma Specimen\n# Serum versus Plasma\n# Specimen Requirements of Some Common Blood Tests\n## Chemistry\n## Coagulation\n## Hematology\n# Summary","[{\"question\":\"What are the three main blood specimen types used for diagnostic tests?\",\"answer\":\"Laboratory diagnostic tests are typically performed on three blood sample types: serum, whole blood, and plasma. 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