Which of the Following Could Cause the Microhematocrit to Be

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could cause the microhematocrit to be falsely decreased?

• A)specimen contaminated with intravenous fluid
• B)trapped plasma from abnormally shaped red cells
• C)dehydration
• D)insufficient centrifugation

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