If a microcollection container with an anticoagulant is overfilled, how will that affect specimen results?

A. Nothing will happen.
B. The specimen may have too much anticoagulant.
C. The specimen will be tested as serum.
D. The specimen may have microclots or may clot.


Answer: D

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