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Several artifacts can cause significant and potentially misleading alterations to measured RBC parameters: 
1. Old samples
Hemolysis causes ... PCV to decrease ... PCV and MCV to decrease ... Elliptocytes #Ovalocytes #Echinocytes ... #BurrCells #Bite
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Transfusion Thresholds ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... High mortality. ... products contain potassium