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