All of the following are reasons why hemolysis is seen more frequently in specimens collected by dermal puncture than venipuncture except:

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Dermal puncture, also known as a fingerstick, makes a smaller incision compared to a venipuncture, which is why hemolysis is usually less frequent in dermal puncture. Factors such as excessive squeezing or the fragility of red blood cells in newborns can lead to hemolysis, but lancets making a wider incision is not a valid reason for hemolysis in dermal puncture.

All of the Following Are Reasons Why Hemolysis Is Seen