The first drop of blood from a heelstick:
a.) is essential for accurate testing
b.) contains tissue fluid that may lead to erroneous results
c.) should be collected if a CBC is ordered
d.) should only be collected for chemistries
Answer: b.) contains tissue fluid that may lead to erroneous results
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