Which of the following is a possible occurrence if a blood specimen tube for hematology tests is filled correctly but not mixed long enough?

A) Hemolysis will occur.
B) Hemoconcentration will occur.
C) Tiny clots will form in the specimen.
D) The specimen will be lipemic.


Answer: C

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