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26 Feb

HIV Testing

HIV Testing Key Points HIV testing shows whether a person is infected with HIV. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 13 to 64 years old get tested for HIV at least once and that people at high risk of infection get tested more often. Risk factors for HIV infection include having unprotected sex (sex without [...]

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26 Feb

When Should Take a Pregnancy Test

How pregnancy tests work Think you might be pregnant ? Even with the most effective birth control methods, there’s always a chance for error. After all, it takes just one sperm to fertilize the egg. Finding out whether or not that’s happened is as easy as taking an over-the-counter (OTC) pregnancy test. OTC pregnancy tests typically test your urine for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). HCG is only present if you’re pregnant. The hormone is only released if a fertilized [...]

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19 Dec

History and Meaning of Vacutainer

History and meaning of Vacutainer Vacutainer is a registered brand of test tube specifically designed for venipuncture. It was developed in 1947 by Joseph Kleiner, and is currently marketed by Becton, Dickinson and company. Nowdays, people are accustomed to use ‘vacutainer’ or ‘vacutainer tubes‘ which means ‘vacuum blood collection tubes’. The vein is first punctured with the hypodermic needle which is carried in a translucent plastic holder. The needle is double ended, the second shorter needle being shrouded for safety by the [...]

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19 Dec

How to prevent vacuum blood collection tubes back flow

How to prevent vacuum blood collection tubes back flow Why can cause blood reflux: Vacuum blood collection tubes “vacuum” refers to a state of no air, which is lower than the atmospheric pressure state. Vacuum vessel pressure (negative pressure) is based on the increase or decrease in blood volume settings. When the band sets of pressed vein, vascular pressure rise – Lancets intervention after elbow vein blood flow of negative pressure vacuum state mining Endovascular. Pre-depleted blood volume of the [...]

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