All of the Following Are Reasons Why Hemolysis Is Seen

question 28

Multiple Choice

All of the following are reasons why hemolysis is seen more frequently in specimens collected by dermal puncture than venipuncture except:

• A) lancets make a wider incision.
• B) newborns have high red blood cell counts.
• C) excessive squeezing may have been used.
• D) red blood cells of newborns are more fragile.

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