Explain the Effects of the Following on Coagulation Testing

question 15

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)Greater than 1-hour difference between specimen collection and analysis

• A)Clotted sample
• B)Ratio of blood to anticoagulant < 9:1
• C)Patient hematocrit >55%
• D)Greater than 1-hour difference between specimen collection and analysis

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