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What is the primary cause of specimen rejections in the laboratory?
What is the primary cause of specimen rejections in the laboratory?
- Errors in specimen preparation
- Freezing and thawing of blood specimens
- Transport delays
- Hemolysis (correct)
What percentage of identification errors are caused by mislabeling?
What percentage of identification errors are caused by mislabeling?
- 50% (correct)
- 25%
- 75%
- 100%
What is one of the main reasons behind pre-analytical errors related to incorrect phlebotomy practices?
What is one of the main reasons behind pre-analytical errors related to incorrect phlebotomy practices?
- Improper specimen storage
- Heavy workload
- Specimen labeling mistakes
- Lack of knowledge (correct)
What happens if pressure is applied to the plunger of the syringe during blood transfer?
What happens if pressure is applied to the plunger of the syringe during blood transfer?
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What is the most important principle of centrifuge operation?
What is the most important principle of centrifuge operation?
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