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The tubes have micronized silica particles which help clot the blood before centrifugation, and a gel at the bottom which separates whole blood cells from serum. [1] Silica nanoparticles induce coagulation through contact activation of Hageman factor XII. [2]The silica particles are desiccants, which adsorb and hold water vapor. [3] This is used in the tubes so the blood adheres to the surface of the tiny silica particles and begins to clot.
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[edit]- ^ "Greiner Bio-One VACUETTE Z Serum Sep Clot Activator Tubes - Non-ridged (pull cap) - Blood, Hematology and Coagulation Testing Products, Blood Specimen Collection". www.fishersci.com. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ^ Ilinskaya, Anna N; Dobrovolskaia, Marina A (2013-6). "Nanoparticles and the blood coagulation system. Part II: safety concerns". Nanomedicine (London, England). 8 (6): 969–981. doi:10.2217/nnm.13.49. ISSN 1743-5889. PMC 3939602. PMID 23730696.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ How Does Silica Gel Work?, retrieved 2022-11-03