Using an evacuated tube after its expiration date can result in all of the following except a:

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Using an evacuated tube past its expiration date can lead to issues such as a short draw due to a loss of vacuum, a clotted specimen if the anticoagulant is not effective, or a contaminated specimen due to compromised sterility. However, it does not directly cause a specimen to become lipemic, which is related to the lipid content in the blood and not the integrity or functionality of the collection tube.

Using an Evacuated Tube After Its Expiration Date Can Result