@askyourscientist: A hemolyzed blood sample occurs when red blood cells rupture, releasing their contents into the plasma or serum, which can significantly interfere with laboratory test results. This can lead to falsely elevated levels of potassium, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), AST, and phosphate, and falsely decreased levels of analytes like haptoglobin and troponin. Such inaccuracies increase the risk of misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment. Hemolyzed samples are often rejected by the lab, causing delays in diagnosis and requiring repeat blood draws, which not only wastes time and resources but also leads to patient discomfort. Common causes of hemolysis include improper phlebotomy techniques such as using a needle that is too small, excessive force when drawing blood, or mishandling of samples during transport or processing. #medicaltiktok #medicallaboratorytechnician #tiktokzambia🇿🇲 #fypシ゚

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