Proper Pecimen Collection for Coagulation Testing Must Be Performed to Eliminate

question 6

Multiple Choice

Proper pecimen collection for coagulation testing must be performed to eliminate contamination of substances that will interfere with the test results.Which of the following are considered contaminates for coagulation testing?

• A)Sodium citrate and heparin anticoagulant
• B)Tissue factor and anticoagulant carryover
• C)Air and tissue factor
• D)High hematocrit and anticoagulant carryover

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