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The researchers conducted a study to determine if oxalic acid extracted from starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) could be an effective and low-cost alternative anticoagulant. They aimed to compare the anticoagulation effects of oxalic acid to ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), a known positive control. The study had significance for medical technology education, health policy, community research, and individual health by providing insights into starfruit's anticoagulation properties and assessing its potential as an alternative laboratory anticoagulant. The study was limited to extracting oxalic acid from starfruit flesh and observing its effects on normal human blood samples compared to EDTA through blood sme
The researchers conducted a study to determine if oxalic acid extracted from starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) could be an effective and low-cost alternative anticoagulant. They aimed to compare the anticoagulation effects of oxalic acid to ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), a known positive control. The study had significance for medical technology education, health policy, community research, and individual health by providing insights into starfruit's anticoagulation properties and assessing its potential as an alternative laboratory anticoagulant. The study was limited to extracting oxalic acid from starfruit flesh and observing its effects on normal human blood samples compared to EDTA through blood sme
The researchers conducted a study to determine if oxalic acid extracted from starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) could be an effective and low-cost alternative anticoagulant. They aimed to compare the anticoagulation effects of oxalic acid to ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), a known positive control. The study had significance for medical technology education, health policy, community research, and individual health by providing insights into starfruit's anticoagulation properties and assessing its potential as an alternative laboratory anticoagulant. The study was limited to extracting oxalic acid from starfruit flesh and observing its effects on normal human blood samples compared to EDTA through blood sme
The Efficacy of Oxalic Acid as an Alternative Anticoagulant from Fruit
Extract of Averrhoa carambola (Starfruit)
Objectives: The researchers conducted a study to determine the efficacy of oxalic acid extracted from a Averrhoa carambola as an alternative anticoagulant To make a more cost efficient and more reliable source of alternative anticoagulant in which it can be mass produced and easily prepared. The goal of this study is to know the potentiality of oxalic acid extracted from a Averrhoa carambola fruit if it will cause an effect on blood coagulation while using Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid as a positive control. To understand the difference between Oxalic acid and Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid on how it can cause anti-coagulation on blood.
Significance of the Study
The study aims to assess the potentiality of Averrhoa carambola fruit extract as an alternative anticoagulant used in Hematology section of the laboratory. The study will give an insight about the active component of the fruit that causes the blood to stop from clotting. Furthermore, the study will be beneficial in the following fields: In Medical Technology Education. The study will give an insight about the raw fruit of A. carambola’s capability in inhibiting calcium in order to stop the blood from clotting. This can provide an overview about the anticoagulant property of the starfruit. In Health Policy Administration. The study will provide ideas for several healthcare organizations and medical laboratory owners that A. carambola is another source of anticoagulant that are practical, inexpensive, and cost-efficient. In Community Research. The study can serve as a secondary reference in conducting further studies. Gathering additional data can be made to continue the study as well as making appropriate advancements with reference to the current research. In the welfare of the individuals, the study will guide individuals to limit the consumption of specific oxalic acid-containing food, such as starfruit, that has harmful effects on health.
Limitation of the study
This research is limited to the collection and production of oxalic acid extract from the flesh of Averrhoa carambola (starfruit), which is said to have an anticoagulant property. The samples to be used are normal human blood and Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid which will serve as positive control. The researchers will observe and study blood samples with oxalic acid extract, if it really has an anticoagulant property by doing blood smear as a confirmation for the dilution and morphological appearance of the cells by observing the nucleus and granules if it is well-defined under the microscope and the cell size is within the normal range and routine hematological procedure which is the automated complete blood count examination, to prove the absence of coagulation or clotting and results of blood samples remain normal.
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