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While Giving Blood Sample For Company Periodic Medical Check ,blood

Posted on Thu, 20 Apr 2023

Question: while giving blood sample for company periodic medical check ,blood clot observed.

Answered by Dr. Shyam B. Kale (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and I understand your concern..

Blood clots in sample tubes commonly occur when the sample has not mixed correctly with the clotting agent in the sample tube,
Or may be it have clotted during transit.

Usually It does not indicate any health problem or risk.

Hope this helps, Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Shyam B. Kale (23 hours later)

i have attached the photo of my arm where the clot observed .kindly recomend .what to do.

Answered by Dr. Shyam B. Kale (17 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for reverting back.

I have gone through your attached image and here is my view..

As per your image it is brusing caused due to damage to blood capillaries while withdrawal of blood sample. It occurs sometimes.

It will go on its own in around 8 to 10 days.

Still if you are concerned then you can apply heparin ointment to the site ,and can do ice pack to reduce brusing and pain .

Hope this helps ,

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng