Effects of contamination of blood specimens with liquid potassium-EDTA anticoagulant

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Davidson, DF [1 ]
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[1] Crosshouse Hosp, Biochem Dept, Kilmarnock KA2 0BE, Scotland
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10.1258/0004563021901973
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R446 [实验室诊断]; R-33 [实验医学、医学实验];
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1001 ;
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Background Use of the anticoagulant EDTA, in high-concentration liquid form, in blood collection tubes can lead to cross-contamination of routine biochemistry specimens. Methods In the present study, tests affected by EDTA in the sample were potassium, calcium, magnesium, unsaturated iron-binding capacity, bicarbonate, aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, lactate dehydrogenase, creatine kinase, alkaline phosphatase and amylase. The likely mechanisms are discussed. Conclusions In the interests of best practice, the identification of subtle contamination of blood specimens for biochemical analysis requires a sensitive method for measurement of EDTA itself.
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