Why is heparin used in a capillary tube when performing a hematocrit?
A) Heparin prevents the cells from coagulating.
B) Heparin keeps the blood homogenized.
C) Heparin draws the blood into the capillary tube.
D) Heparin helps the cells separate by weight.
Answer: A
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