Which of the Following Would Be an Acceptable Sample

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an acceptable sample?

• A) CBC collected in a green top
• B) Coagulation tests on a hemolyzed sample
• C) CBC drawn on a nonfasting patient
• D) CBC drawn above an intravenous access site

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