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  • Title: Heparinized bottles for the collection of body cavity fluids in cytopathology.
    Author: Roffe BD, Wagner FH, Derewicz HJ, Gill GW.
    Journal: Am J Hosp Pharm; 1979 Feb; 36(2):211-4. PubMed ID: 369365.
    Abstract:
    A method of preparing cytopathology specimen collection bottles with a heparin solution is described. The need and benefits of using heparinized bottles for the collection of body cavity fluids are discussed briefly. The formulation of the heparin solution and procedure for preparation of the bottles are given in detail. Collection techniques are discussed briefly. Use of the heparinized bottles results in more reliable diagnostic procedures.
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