All of the four levels represent a possible scheme for prioritizing the handling of specimens EXCEPT:
A) Level 1-critical
B) Level 2-unprotected
C) Level 3-quantitation required
D) Level 4-anticoagulated

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Level 1-critical because the specimens represent a potential life-threatening illness and are from an invasive source.Level 2-unprotected may quickly degrade or have overgrowth of contaminating florae.Level 3-requires quantitation,and a delay in processing may adversely affect the accuracy of quantitation.Level 4-specimens that are arriving in transport media.

All of the Four Levels Represent a Possible Scheme for Prioritizing