Influence of tourniquet application on venous blood sampling for serum chemistry, hematological parameters, leukocyte activation and erythrocyte mechanical properties
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE, vol.47, no.6, pp.769-776, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 47 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2009
- Doi Number: 10.1515/cclm.2009.157
- Journal Name: CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.769-776
- Keywords: blood sampling, hemorheology, leukocyte activation, tourniquet application, NITRIC-OXIDE SYNTHASE, STASIS, DEFORMABILITY, CELLS, AGGREGABILITY, AGGREGATION, VISCOSITY
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Venous blood sampling is usually performed using a tourniquet to help locate and define peripheral veins to achieve successful and safe venipuncture. Despite widespread usage of tourniquets for venipuncture by medical and laboratory staff, very few are aware of the effects of tourniquet application on laboratory parameters. In addition, definitive guidelines regarding when and how to use a tourniquet for blood sampling are lacking. The aim of the present study was to define the optimal sampling time after tourniquet removal to avoid adverse impact on laboratory analytes.