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Just checked my blood tests from the emergency department and it says that the hemolise interfered with the results, what does that mean? is it bad?

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No: Hemolysis means that something went wrong when they collected or stored the blood. The blood cells burst and released their chemicals in the serum causing a high potassium level and apparent anemia. That simply means your test needs to be repeated because the results are not valid.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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