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harvest

English translation: separate plasma from whole blood

07:17 Apr 5, 2012
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / laboratory testing
English term or phrase: harvest
After collection, gently invert samples 15 times.
Harvest plasma immediately (within 30 min).
[what exactly means 'harvest'?]
kgas
Poland
Local time: 14:08
Selected answer:separate plasma from whole blood
Explanation:

Harvesting means separating plasma from whole blood, by pouring off the plasma or by drawing it off using a pipette.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_plasma
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Peter Nicholson (X)
Poland
Local time: 14:08
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separate plasma from whole blood


Explanation:

Harvesting means separating plasma from whole blood, by pouring off the plasma or by drawing it off using a pipette.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_plasma


Peter Nicholson (X)
Poland
Local time: 14:08
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 24
Grading comment
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Charles Davis: Indeed, "harvest" having the general sense of collecting the useful/required part of something (like harvesting fruit).
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agree  B D Finch
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agree  NancyLynn
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agree  Lirka
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agree  Tina Vonhof (X)
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