A Blood Collection Tube Containing a Specific Amount of Additive

question 15

Multiple Choice

A blood collection tube containing a specific amount of additive is only half filled with blood instead of being completely filled.Will this collection affect laboratory test results?

• A) There will be no effect on the results because the additive is "calibrated" for any amount of blood in the tube.
• B) There will be a significant effect on the test results because the additive must be mixed with a full tube of blood to achieve its appropriate effect.

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