Which Anticoagulant Is Used Most Often in Collection Tubes for Hematology

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which anticoagulant is used most often in collection tubes for hematology studies?

• A) Citrate
• B) EDTA
• C) Heparin
• D) Fluoride

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