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What is a suitable anticoagulant for blood gas testing?
What is a suitable anticoagulant for blood gas testing?
- Heparin (correct)
- Warfarin
- Coumadin
- Aspirin
Why should a blood sample be placed in an iced-water slurry during transport?
Why should a blood sample be placed in an iced-water slurry during transport?
- To prevent clotting
- To accelerate the analysis process
- To preserve the anticoagulant
- To slow down in vitro glycolysis (correct)
What is the primary benefit of point of care testing (PoCT)?
What is the primary benefit of point of care testing (PoCT)?
- Increased laboratory capacity
- Reduced cost of testing
- Improved patient outcomes
- Faster results for immediate informed decisions (correct)
What is the primary purpose of osmosis?
What is the primary purpose of osmosis?
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Why do glass syringes preserve pO2 better than plastic syringes?
Why do glass syringes preserve pO2 better than plastic syringes?
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What is the effect of delayed analysis on blood samples?
What is the effect of delayed analysis on blood samples?
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What is the primary benefit of using lyophilised electrolyte balanced heparin?
What is the primary benefit of using lyophilised electrolyte balanced heparin?
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What is the primary purpose of point of care testing (PoCT) in acid-base regulation?
What is the primary purpose of point of care testing (PoCT) in acid-base regulation?
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What is the effect of in vitro glycolysis on blood samples?
What is the effect of in vitro glycolysis on blood samples?
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What is the primary application of osmosis in clinical testing?
What is the primary application of osmosis in clinical testing?
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