H.A.L.L

Question 1

(H.A.L.L) H = Hemolysis

Answer 1

Hemolysis- breakdown of red blood cells. Broken red blood cells dye plasma pink/red and will have an inaccurate reading. Dispose in sharps and retake.

Question 2

H.A.L.L. A = Air Bubbles

Answer 2

Air bubbles- Air bubbles cause inaccurate hematocrit readings, dispose in sharps and retake.

Question 3

(H.A.L.L.) Leakage

Answer 3

Leakage- Can be from not resting full 30 secs or the tube contained too much air. Dispose in sharps and retake. Inspect for blood.

Question 4

(H.A.L.L.) Lipemia

Answer 4

Lipemia- Fat cells suspended in blood sample. Cloudy/Milky plasma. Refer to leadership to see if they need to be deferred.