Which of the Following Are Reasons Why Hemolysis Is Seen

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons why hemolysis is seen more frequently in samples collected by dermal puncture than by venipuncture?

• A) Red blood cells of newborns are more fragile.
• B) Newborns have high red blood cell counts.
• C) Excessive squeezing may have been used.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Macrophages

Immune cells that engulf and digest cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells.

Phagocytosis

Phagocytosis is a cell's process of engulfing and digesting solid particles, such as bacteria, as a defense mechanism or for nutrient acquisition.

Protein Fibers

Long, filamentous proteins such as collagen or keratin that provide structural support and strength to cells and tissues.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body, characterized by few cells and various fibers embedded in a large amount of extracellular matrix.