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What is the liquid part of the blood, making up about half of the blood volume?
What is the liquid part of the blood, making up about half of the blood volume?
- EDTA
- Heparin
- Plasma (correct)
- Serum
What is the method for obtaining venous blood as a specimen for blood analysis?
What is the method for obtaining venous blood as a specimen for blood analysis?
- Arterial puncture
- Venipuncture (correct)
- Skin puncture
- Plasma separation
Which specimen is usually the specimen of choice for blood analysis?
Which specimen is usually the specimen of choice for blood analysis?
- Plasma
- Arterial blood
- Venous blood (correct)
- Capillary blood
Which sample is NOT typically used for blood analysis?
Which sample is NOT typically used for blood analysis?
What is the importance of the process of sample collection in clinical biochemistry?
What is the importance of the process of sample collection in clinical biochemistry?
In young children, which method is frequently used to obtain capillary blood?
In young children, which method is frequently used to obtain capillary blood?
What is the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood?
What is the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood?
Which of the following can affect the concentration of plasma proteins and the substances bound to them?
Which of the following can affect the concentration of plasma proteins and the substances bound to them?
What effect does maintaining venous stasis for a prolonged time have on plasma concentration?
What effect does maintaining venous stasis for a prolonged time have on plasma concentration?
What effect does performing venipuncture on the same arm receiving an intravenous infusion have on biochemical assays?
What effect does performing venipuncture on the same arm receiving an intravenous infusion have on biochemical assays?
What should laboratories do regarding blood containers to ensure accurate testing?
What should laboratories do regarding blood containers to ensure accurate testing?
What is defined as the disruption of the RBCs membrane resulting in the release of hemoglobin?
What is defined as the disruption of the RBCs membrane resulting in the release of hemoglobin?
Which factor may lead to hypokalaemia for a few hours in some patients?
Which factor may lead to hypokalaemia for a few hours in some patients?
What is the substance released into the circulation by palpation of the prostate through rectal examination?
What is the substance released into the circulation by palpation of the prostate through rectal examination?
What happens to the concentration of plasma proteins and substances bound to them when posture changes from standing up to supine?
What happens to the concentration of plasma proteins and substances bound to them when posture changes from standing up to supine?
What is the purpose of applying a tourniquet proximal to the venipuncture site?
What is the purpose of applying a tourniquet proximal to the venipuncture site?
