How Is a Freeze-Thaw Test Performed and What Does It

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Essay

How is a freeze-thaw test performed and what does it determine?

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Definitions:

Bilirubin

A yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in vertebrates and is excreted in bile.

Catheterization

To insert a catheter into a cavity (e.g., urinary bladder to remove urine) to remove body fluid.

Reagent Strips

Strips used in medical diagnostics to test fluids for the presence of various substances, such as glucose or protein.

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver.