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Format Tools Add-ons Help All changes saved in Drive Normal textArial What might occur If a tube is drawn out of the correct order? What is the purpose of inverting tubes after they are drawn? To avoid hemolysis of the specimen Think critically- what might occur if inversions are not performed properly? Not done at all? -Done too vigorously? 20 MacBook Pro

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If a tube is drawn out of correct order adequate blood can be collected .The one with the addictives as to be collected and inverted appropriately. This prevents patient from discomfort and unpleasant nervous environment during collection.

The main purpose of inverting tubes after collection is to prevent clotting by the blood mixing with the additives.

If inversion is not performed properly a false report is expected.If not at all done a second sample mat be required.If done vigorously hemolysis of the sample will occur again a second sample is required to do the test

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