Tri-sodium citrate 2.9 % (0.1 mol/l), pH 5.0
The 2.9% tri-sodium citrate solution with a pH of 5.0 is widely used in medical diagnostics and life science research. One main application is in the anticoagulation of blood samples, especially for coagulation tests.
Its special suitability stems from its ability to prevent blood clotting by binding calcium ions and thus inhibiting the activation of clotting factors. This property makes it an indispensable component in clinical hematology.
Chemically, tri-sodium citrate is a salt of citric acid and has three sodium ions that are interchangeable. The ability to accept or release protons allows tri-sodium citrate to buffer pH in solutions.
In practice, tri-sodium citrate solution is used to treat blood samples. By binding calcium ions, it prevents the activation of the coagulation cascade and thus ensures the anticoagulation of the sample. This specific function enables precise and reliable performance of coagulation tests and other hematological examinations.
Its special suitability stems from its ability to prevent blood clotting by binding calcium ions and thus inhibiting the activation of clotting factors. This property makes it an indispensable component in clinical hematology.
Chemically, tri-sodium citrate is a salt of citric acid and has three sodium ions that are interchangeable. The ability to accept or release protons allows tri-sodium citrate to buffer pH in solutions.
In practice, tri-sodium citrate solution is used to treat blood samples. By binding calcium ions, it prevents the activation of the coagulation cascade and thus ensures the anticoagulation of the sample. This specific function enables precise and reliable performance of coagulation tests and other hematological examinations.
Article no.: 14254
Anticoagulation of blood samples
product information
Relevant Incredients:
• tri-Sodium citrate dihydrate