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What is the effect of hemolysis on potassium concentrations?
What is the effect of hemolysis on potassium concentrations?
- No effect on potassium concentrations
- Decreased potassium concentrations
- Increased potassium concentrations (correct)
- Fluctuating potassium concentrations
What is the recommended practice to minimize hemolysis during blood collection?
What is the recommended practice to minimize hemolysis during blood collection?
- Avoid cleaning the venipuncture site with alcohol
- Use a smaller gauge needle
- Draw blood from a line
- Fill tubes fully (correct)
How does hemolysis affect the antigen-antibody reaction in immunoassays?
How does hemolysis affect the antigen-antibody reaction in immunoassays?
- No effect on the antigen-antibody reaction
- Causes false positive results in the antigen-antibody reaction
- Interferes with the antigen-antibody reaction (correct)
- Enhances the antigen-antibody reaction
What should be avoided to minimize hemolysis during blood collection?
What should be avoided to minimize hemolysis during blood collection?
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Why is it important to allow the alcohol used for cleansing the venipuncture site to dry completely before drawing blood?
Why is it important to allow the alcohol used for cleansing the venipuncture site to dry completely before drawing blood?
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