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5.1 In vitro hemolysis test results for blood pumps may be substantially affected by donor species, sex, age, fasting, the method of harvesting, the anticoagulant properties, the period of storage, the biochemical state of the blood, and the hemoglobin and hematocrit level of blood.3,4 Therefore, standardization of proper whole blood collection and preparation for the dynamic in vitro evaluation of blood pumps is essential, and this recommended practice will allow an acceptable comparison of test results among hemolysis tests involving similar testing methods.