Which of the following is least likely to cause hemolysis of a specimen?

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Collecting more than one tube of blood is least likely to cause hemolysis of a specimen. Hemolysis can be caused by mechanical damage to red blood cells, such as from vigorous mixing, rapid suction into a syringe, or using a needle that is too small, which increases shear stress on the cells. Collecting multiple tubes, in itself, does not cause hemolysis.

Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Cause Hemolysis