laskimoveren
Laskimoveren is the Finnish term for venous blood. It refers to blood drawn from a vein and circulating in the venous system back to the heart. In humans and animals, venous blood carries deoxygenated blood returning from tissues; after gas exchange in the lungs it returns to the heart through the veins. Laskimoveren consists of plasma and formed elements (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets).
Composition and properties: Plasma makes up about 55% of venous blood and contains water, proteins (such as
Collection and use: Venous blood is typically obtained by venipuncture from a vein using standard blood collection
Other notes: Venous blood gas analysis exists and provides useful information in some contexts, but arterial