What Preanalytical Quality Control Prospect Is Necessary When Performing Platelet

question 26

Multiple Choice

What preanalytical quality control prospect is necessary when performing platelet aggregation studies?

• A)Assess patient medications before obtaining specimen.
• B)Obtain speciman after a 12 hour fast.
• C)Perform a bleeding timebefore testing.
• D)Collect the specimen in a glass tube.

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