Someone i know had blood drawn today and it came out with bubbles and was foamy. what would cause this? is it serious? the nurse had never seen this before and told her she should find out what it is. does anyone know? Thanx
2007-11-27 15:12:26 · 6 answers · asked by Kyle 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
there was likely a small leak in the vacuum seal of the test tube, I've seen it happen many times. Nothing to worry about.
2007-11-27 15:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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Foamy and Bubbly Blood?
Someone i know had blood drawn today and it came out with bubbles and was foamy. what would cause this? is it serious? the nurse had never seen this before and told her she should find out what it is. does anyone know? Thanx
2015-08-07 20:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by Pall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frothy Blood
2016-10-13 09:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the Rn above.
Leak in the vaccum seal. Ive seen it happen numerous times.
No need to worry :)
2007-11-27 21:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by ♥JuicyGirl♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they have had some type of a viral infection.
2007-11-27 15:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm..... i have never seen one either. but if i'm right it must have something to do with how the blood was drawn..
2007-11-27 15:21:03 · answer #6 · answered by Bryce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋