adjective
- having undergone hemolysis; (of blood or a blood sample) having had red blood cells ruptured, releasing hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in laboratory and clinical contexts
Examples
- The hemolyzed blood sample was unsuitable for testing.
- A hemolyzed specimen can produce inaccurate laboratory results.
- The technician discarded the hemolyzed sample and requested a new one.
- Hemolyzed serum appears pink or red due to the released hemoglobin.
- Rough handling during collection can result in hemolyzed blood.