If a lavendar-topped tube is underfilled, what problems can be encountered in the patient's test results?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: If a lavendar-topped tube is underfilled, the test results will show:

? Falsely low blood cell counts
? Falsely low hematocrits
? Staining alterations on blood smears
? Erroneous morphologic changes to RBCs

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A. I and II only B. I, II,  and III only C. I, II, III, and IV D. I, III, and IV only

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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