which of the following could cause a hemolyzed specimen?

which of the following could cause a hemolyzed specimen?



A. pulling back on a syringe plunger with gentile pressure
B. using a 21-gauge needle to fill a 10 mL red top tube
C. mixing the blood with the additive or anticoagulant by shaking
D. inserting a needle into a site where the alcohol has air dried


Answer: C. mixing the blood with the additive or anticoagulant by shaking


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