Describe the effects of overshaking or vigorous mixing of a specimen
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Excessive agitation causes hemolysis of the specimens when the RBCs rupture as a result of the rough handling. Hemolysis causes numerous chemical interferences with the laboratory test results.
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Korotkoff sounds are:
a. sounds noted during diastole. b. the result of the vibration of blood against artery walls while blood pressure readings are being taken. c. are only noted by skilled cardiologists. d. distinct sounds which are classified into 6 phases.
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