Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Flashcards: Specimen Processing

Study Specimen Processing in Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which handling error most commonly causes hemolysis during specimen processing?

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ANSWER

Vigorous shaking or forcing blood through a needle. Excessive agitation damages red blood cells, releasing hemoglobin that skews results.

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