Blood sample analysis. Blood samples being analysed in a medical laboratory. The containers are colour-coded for the test being carried out and the ch

---

Blood sample analysis. Blood samples being analysed in a medical laboratory. The containers are colour-coded for the test being carried out and the chemicals in the tube. From left the tubes are: citrate (green), EDTA (pink) and serum (orange). Blood is analysed for levels of components such as cholesterol and glucose, for pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, and to determine a person's blood group. EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is used to prevent blood samples coagulating.

---

Size: 5184px × 3456px
Photo credit: © DANIELA BECKMANN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: -, acid, analysing, analysis, analytical, analyzing, blood, citrate, clinic, close-, container, detail, diagnosis, diagnostic, diagnostics, edta, equipment, ethylenediaminetetraacetic, haematological, haematology, healthcare, hematological, hematology, hospital, lab, laboratory, medical, medicine, sample, samples, serum, testing, tube, tubes