What's Physical Difference of K2 and K3 EDTA?

• K2/K3 EDTA solution is spray-dried on the interior surface of the plastic tubes. • K3EDTA is a liquid solution in the glass tubes. It should be emphasized that irrespective of the EDTA salt used for anticoagulation, all tubes must be inverted 8-10 times to ensure thorough mixing of the blood with the anticoagulant.

We were using SKGMED Blood Collection K3 EDTA tube and now we are receiving K2 EDTA tubes. What are the differences physically and clinically? What do we need to do?

The salts of the chelating agent EDTA are used as anticoagulants for hematology testing because they preserve cellular components of the blood.

What is an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?

An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a type of blood test that measures how quickly erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle at the bottom of a test tube that contains a blood sample. Normally, red blood cells settle relatively slowly. A faster-than-normal rate may indicate inflammation in the body. Inflammation is part of your immune response system. It can be a reaction to an infection or injury. Inflammation may also be a sign of a chronic disease, an immune disorder, or other medical condition.

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Q What's Physical Difference of K2 and K3 EDTA?

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• K2/K3 EDTA solution is spray-dried on the interior surface of the plastic tubes.

• K3EDTA is a liquid solution in the glass tubes.

It should be emphasized that irrespective of the EDTA salt used for anticoagulation, all tubes must be inverted 8-10 times to ensure thorough mixing of the blood with the anticoagulant.
Q We were using SKGMED Blood Collection K3 EDTA tube and now we are receiving K2 EDTA tubes. What are the differences physically and clinically? What do we need to do?

A The salts of the chelating agent EDTA are used as anticoagulants for hematology testing because they preserve cellular components of the blood.
Q What is an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?

A

An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a type of blood test that measures how quickly erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle at the bottom of a test tube that contains a blood sample. Normally, red blood cells settle relatively slowly. A faster-than-normal rate may indicate inflammation in the body. Inflammation is part of your immune response system. It can be a reaction to an infection or injury. Inflammation may also be a sign of a chronic disease, an immune disorder, or other medical condition.

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Q What's Physical Difference of K2 and K3 EDTA?

Q We were using SKGMED Blood Collection K3 EDTA tube and now we are receiving K2 EDTA tubes. What are the differences physically and clinically? What do we need to do?

Q What is an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?

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