Phlebotomists: Can a small needle invalidate certain blood tests?!


Question: Phlebotomists: Can a small needle invalidate certain blood tests.?
...By damaging cells.?

What tests might be sensitive to this, if any.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Yes as it can cause lysis of red blood cells. Lab tests such as red blood cell count, hemoglobin, including CBC can be affected. Health Question & Answer



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