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The tan-topped blood collection tube is used for ________ determinations.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

If a lavendar-topped tube is underfilled, what problems can be encountered in the patient's test results?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: lead

Answer to Question 2

Answer: If a lavendar-topped tube is underfilled, the test results will show:

 Falsely low blood cell counts
 Falsely low hematocrits
 Staining alterations on blood smears
 Erroneous morphologic changes to RBCs





 

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