Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Cause Hemolysis

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to cause hemolysis of a specimen?

• A) Collecting more than one tube of blood
• B) Mixing tubes too vigorously
• C) Pulling blood into a syringe too quickly
• D) Using a needle with too small a bore

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Definitions:

Solidified Lava

Lava that has cooled and hardened after erupting from a volcano, forming igneous rock.

Volcanic Ash

Fine particles of rock and volcanic glass created during explosive volcanic eruptions, capable of being carried long distances by the wind.

Scoria Cone

A type of volcanic cone formed from fragments of lava ejected from a single vent, typically with steep sides and a bowl-shaped crater.

Shield Volcano

A broad, gently sloping volcano built from highly fluid lava flows, often found in Hawaii and other Pacific regions.