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burchfield96

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on: Jun 25, 2018
An elevated potassium in a hemolyzed specimen is classified as:
 
  a. Preanalytical error
  b. Analytical error
  c. Postanalytical error
  d. Random error

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A laboratory professional is reviewing differentials and notices that the last few smears appear blue. What can be done to correct this?
 
  a. Lengthen the staining time
  b. Change the buffer solution, which might be too alkaline
  c. Change the buffer solution, which might be too acidic
  d. Lengthen the staining time


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JYan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B


burchfield96

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

nathang24

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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