When Collecting Coagulation Tests from a Patient with Polycythemia The

question 20

Multiple Choice

When collecting coagulation tests from a patient with polycythemia the:

• A) tube should not be inverted.
• B) amount of anticoagulant is increased.
• C) tube should contain thrombin.
• D) amount of anticoagulant is decreased.

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