Which of the Following Will Cause Spuriously Prolonged Clot-Based Coagulation

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will cause spuriously prolonged clot-based coagulation tests?

• A)an evacuated 3.2% sodium citrate tube filled to 50% capacity
• B)an evacuated 3.2% sodium citrate tube filled to 90% capacity
• C)prolonged tourniquet application
• D)plasma collected from a traumatic tap

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