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Blood samples for research or medical tests sometimes have heparin added. Why is this done? ​

Blood samples for research or medical tests sometimes have heparin added. Why is this done? ​
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Blood samples for research or medical tests sometimes have heparin added. Why is this done? ​

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It is essential for accurate results that the correct volume of blood is sampled to achieve a correct concentration (and dilution, if liquid heparin is used), and that blood and anticoagulant are well mixed immediately after sampling.
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