The Shelf Life of an Evacuated Tube Is Determined By

question 15

Multiple Choice

The shelf life of an evacuated tube is determined by:

• A) stability of the additive.
• B) vacuum retention.
• C) clinical use of the additive.
• D) both a and b.

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Definitions:

Abdominopelvic Cavities

The combined space within the abdomen and pelvis housing major organs of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance within a cell, excluding the nucleus, that contains organelles and is the site of most cellular processes.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance within a cell that surrounds the nucleus and is where most cellular activities occur, including metabolism and growth.

Anatomical Directions

Terms used to describe the locations and relationships of structures in the body relative to each other, such as anterior, posterior, superior, and inferior.