Which of the Following Is an Acceptable Sample for a Prothrombin

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an acceptable sample for a prothrombin time (PT) test?

• A)one that was collected 22 hours before testing and stored at room temperature
• B)one with a very small clot that was easily removed
• C)3.2% sodium citrate blood sample immediately collected following a serum separator tube
• D)blood anticoagulated with heparin and brought to the laboratory within 1 hour

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