Explain the Effects of the Following on Coagulation Testing

question 43

Essay

Explain the effects of the following on coagulation testing:
a. Clotted sample
b. Ratio of blood to anticoagulant < 9:1
c. Patient hematocrit >55%
d. >1-hour difference between specimen collection and analysis

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Definitions:

Actual Quantity

The real amount or volume of inputs used in the production process, as opposed to the amount budgeted or planned.

Standard Cost Card

A detailed listing of the standard amounts of inputs and their costs that are required to produce one unit of a specific product.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to changes in the volume of output or activity.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used in production and the standard labor hours expected to produce a certain quantity of goods, reflecting efficiency in labor use.