Why would a collection tube lose vacuum and the importance of maintaining vacuum in sample collection.
A collection tube may lose vacuum due to various reasons such as a damaged or cracked stopper, a leak in the tube, improper storage causing evaporation of the vacuum, or if the tube is not filled adequately which can lead to air entering into the tube. When a collection tube loses vacuum, it may affect the results of the test or analysis being conducted. Hence, proper handling and storage of the collection tube is essential to prevent loss of vacuum.