Why Is Heparin Used in a Capillary Tube When Performing

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why is heparin used in a capillary tube when performing a hematocrit?

• A)Heparin prevents the cells from coagulating.
• B)Heparin keeps the blood homogenized.
• C)Heparin draws the blood into the capillary tube.
• D)Heparin helps the cells separate by weight.

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