The Processing of a Sample in a Lavender Top Tube

question 11

Multiple Choice

The processing of a sample in a lavender top tube received in the lab at 10a.m.is delayed because of a sudden fire drill.The sample is processed and analyzed at 2 p.m.Significant findings on this patient include an absolute neutrophil count of 1.5 × 10⁹/L.What can be concluded from this?

• A)The patient is suffering from a neutropenia that needs to be investigated.
• B)The delay in testing resulted in a false neutropenia.
• C)The patient has pseudoneutropenia because of time of day the sample was drawn.
• D)There is not enough information to draw an accurate conclusion.

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