When performing skin puncture on an infant or child, why are hematology specimens collected first?

a. to minimize increased red blood cells in the microcollection containers
b. to minimize platelet clumping
c. to increase white and red blood cells in the BMP LeukoChek for blood cell counts
d. to maintain the proper blood pH

B

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