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Garrulous

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The EDTA blood collection tube must not be underfilled, since it has been shown to lead to:
 
  A) high lithium levels
  B) low hematocrit levels
  C) low sodium levels
  D) high blood cell counts

Question 2

What additive destroys the enzymes in the blood when the gray-topped tube is used to collect blood?
 
  A) sodium citrate
  B) sodium fluoride
  C) sodium heparin
  D) lithium heparin



akemokai

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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