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Intraoperative image illustrating fibrin clot (white arrow) formation on the frosted glass syringe plunger. Approximately 20 mL of the patient’s blood should be stirred in a sterile specimen container until a high-quality clot is formed. The amount of frosting on the glass syringe may affect clot formation time. Intermittent pauses in stirring may also benefit clot formation.
