Each of the questions below is followed by four possible answers Select the one which best answers the question. Question 21 (1 point) 4) Listen If a whole blood specimen was stored directly on ice, what might occur? ) growth of non -pathogetic bacteria specimen may become lipemic light sensitive analytes may deteriorate cells may freeze resulting in hemolysis

The correct answer is **cells may freeze resulting in hemolysis**.<br /><br />Placing a whole blood specimen directly on ice can cause the red blood cells to freeze. Freezing damages the cell membranes, leading to hemolysis (rupture of the red blood cells). This releases the intracellular contents, such as hemoglobin and potassium, into the plasma, affecting the accuracy of many laboratory tests.<br />