The EDTA blood collection tube must not be underfilled, since it has been shown to lead to:
A) high lithium levels
B) low hematocrit levels
C) low sodium levels
D) high blood cell counts

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Underfilling an EDTA tube can lead to an incorrect blood-to-anticoagulant ratio, which can cause a dilution effect and result in falsely low hematocrit levels.

The EDTA Blood Collection Tube Must Not Be Underfilled, Since