After getting blood drawn and they do whatever needs to be done, what do they do with the samples? Where do they go? Just curious.
2007-02-01 15:48:23 · 9 answers · asked by artistic_c 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
They use the samples (usually 2 viles) to run all kinds of tests, then your blood gets washed away with medical chemicals. The test results can often be sent to your Dr or to a survey that the Dr is participating with.
They can't use your blood for someone else, without your permission. =o)
2007-02-01 15:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by ebay_convert 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well,
After the blood has been tested and it is no longer needed it is sent to a Bio-Hazardous waste management.
But years ago blood was just simply poured down the drain into the sewer supply...Nasty thought.
2007-02-01 23:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by devinroberts00 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They go to the Lab of course for testing.
Tests
Complete Blood Count - RBC's, hemoglobin, and hematocrit
Important to the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. White Blood Cells indicate immune deficiency.
Blood Grouping and cross matching - Determined in case blood transfusion is required during or after surgery.
Serum Electrolytes - Evaluates fluid and electrolyte status.
Fasting blood glucose - High levels could possibly mean you have diabetes mellitus
blood urea nitrogen and creatinine - renal function (kidneys)
serum albumin/total protein - your nutritional status
urinalysis - determines urine composition and possible abnormal components or infection ie. UTI
2007-02-01 23:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by NomisJoshSnow 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It goes to a special medical waste facility where it is incinerated.(burned).
2007-02-01 23:57:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vampires-LOL
J/ K
2007-02-01 23:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by karo_80 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a really good question.
I think they just throw them again
2007-02-01 23:51:25 · answer #6 · answered by Jude 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its discarted as medical waste
2007-02-01 23:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by kaidon1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bio-hazard trash
2007-02-01 23:51:28 · answer #8 · answered by J D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It goes to the resident vampire. :-)
2007-02-01 23:52:24 · answer #9 · answered by Xfactor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋