T.A.Gray wrote
> the subject of tube transport systems, can I hijack Kathryn's
> query and ask if any users have experience of an increase in
> haemolysis. We are plagued by this problem and our tests
> comparing samples sent through the tube rather than shank's pony
> have been inconclusive. Haemolysis of samples does sometimes
> occur in the tube but it is inconsistent.
We have definitely noticed an increase in haemolysed
samples since the pneumatic tube at LGI came into use. I
found several references to this but unfortunately can't find the
folder. The concensus appears to be that rapid acceleration
and deceleration contribute to the problem.
Mike Collins
Mike Collins MLSO3
Clinical Biochemistry & Immunology
The General Infirmary at Leeds,
Old Medical School, Thoresby Place
Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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