An EDTA Sample Is Preferred Over a Clotted Sample for Performing

question 65

Multiple Choice

An EDTA sample is preferred over a clotted sample for performing DAT testing because:

• A) hemolysis is less likely to occur in a smaller EDTA tube.
• B) complement coating is better detected in an EDTA tube.
• C) the EDTA prevents complement binding in-vitro.
• D) there is less likely to be fibrin in the EDTA tube.

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