Underfilling an evacuated tube is possible if the tube is removed from the assembly before it is completely filled. If the evacuated tube to be filled is a light-blue tube with sodium citrate additive, what can happen?
A. The phlebotomy procedure is completed faster.
B. Too little blood will be drawn for the proper blood to anticoagulant ratio.
C. Too much blood will be drawn for the proper blood to anticoagulant ratio.
D. There is no impact on the results.
Answer: B
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