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Need expert opinion on when drawing blood what can cause the specimen to hemolyze?
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Alcohol and trauma: If the alcohol applied to cleanse the skin is not fully dry before drawing blood, it may cause hemolysis. Using too thin a needle also can cause hemolysis. Transferring blood drawn in a syringe to other tubes through a narrow bone needle is an other cause.
Answered 8/3/2013
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