Which statement reflects the purpose of an additive or anticoagulant in a blood collection tube?

A) It may or may not allow the blood to clot.
B) Thrombin is a type of clot activator added to speed the clotting process for STAT test results.
C) It accelerates specimen processing.
D) All of the above


D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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