All of the following are true of blood collected for blood smears EXCEPT:

A. The preferred specimen is capillary blood.
B. Anticoagulant must always be used in blood for blood smears.
C. Venous blood with EDTA can be used.
D. Capillary blood can be collected into capillary tubes.


Answer: B

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