Surface marker studies must use fresh specimens from either peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirates with __________ cells.

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Surface marker studies require viable cells, which means they are alive and able to be cultured or analyzed. Fresh specimens are also necessary to ensure accurate results. A) Macrocytic refers to abnormally large red blood cells and is not relevant to this question. B) Crenated refers to abnormally shaped red blood cells and is also not relevant to this question. D) Nonviable cells are dead and cannot be used for surface marker studies. E) None of the above is not the correct answer as option C is the correct answer.

Surface Marker Studies Must Use Fresh Specimens from Either Peripheral