Most pre-analytical ABG errors can be avoided by ensuring that the sample is which of the fol-lowing? 1. Properly anticoagulated. 2. Obtained anaerobically. 3. Analyzed within 15 to 30 min
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: D
Clinicians can avoid most pre-analytical errors by ensuring that the sample is obtained anaerobi-cally, is properly anticoagulated (with immediate expulsion of air bubbles), and is analyzed with-in 15 min.
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