Which of the following is an acceptable sample for lab testing?
A) A half-full sodium citrate tube for coagulation testing
B) A cold agglutinin test transported at 37°C
C) A urine sample for C&S in a nonsterile clean container
D) An EDTA tube for a calcium test

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Cold agglutinin tests require the sample to be kept warm (at 37°C) to prevent the agglutinins from activating at lower temperatures, which could affect the accuracy of the test. The other options are incorrect because they do not follow the proper sample collection or handling guidelines for those specific tests.

Which of the Following Is an Acceptable Sample for Lab