Macroscopic Characteristics

Question

Which of the following situations indicate a clot is most likely due to a traumatic tap?

More than one answer is correct. Please select all correct answers

More blood is in tube 1 than tubes 2, 3 or 4.

Immediate centrifugation reveals pink supernatant.

Blood clots are present.

3+ turbidity is present.

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