A phlebotomist has a requisition to collect a bilirubin and a complete blood count (CBC) from a newborn. The phlebotomist collects the bilirubin first but is unable to fill the microcollection tube for the CBC. The phlebotomist performs a second puncture and finishes filling the tube for the CBC.
-Will the CBC results be (falsely) increased or decreased?
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