Using Whole Blood as the Specimen of Choice in an Automated

question 10

Multiple Choice

Using whole blood as the specimen of choice in an automated analytical system:

• A) essentially eliminates specimen preparation time.
• B) allows the operator to use a secondary tube for analysis.
• C) keeps the specimen from undergoing degradation.
• D) allows for the avoidance of carryover.

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