Serum should be transported to the laboratory for testing and separated from blood cells within which of the following time periods to prevent erroneous test results?
A) 5 hours
B) 4 hours
C) 3 hours
D) as soon as possible

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Serum should be separated from blood cells and transported to the laboratory for testing as soon as possible to prevent the breakdown of cells and the release of intracellular contents, which can lead to erroneous test results.

Serum Should Be Transported to the Laboratory for Testing and Separated