Specimens may be rejected for a variety of reasons, most of which can be prevented by experienced, professional phlebotomists. Identify one reason for specimen rejection that relates to unnecessary, but excessive, mixing of the specimen

A) Specimen is lipemic.
B) Specimen is hemolyzed.
C) Specimen is arterialized.
D) Specimen is icteric.


Answer: B

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