Explain the Effects of the Following on Coagulation Testing

question 43

Essay

Explain the effects of the following on coagulation testing:
a. Clotted sample
b. Ratio of blood to anticoagulant < 9:1
c. Patient hematocrit >55%
d. >1-hour difference between specimen collection and analysis

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