Which of the Following Could Cause the Microhematocrit to Be

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could cause the microhematocrit to be falsely decreased?

• A) Specimen contaminated with intravenous fluid
• B) Trapped plasma from abnormally shaped red cells
• C) Dehydration
• D) Insufficient centrifugation

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