The total instrument error (inaccuracy) of a blood gas analyzer equals which of the following?
a. Bias + imprecision
b. Imprecision + random error
c. Bias + systematic error
d. Trend error + bias
ANS: A
Bias plus imprecision equals total instrument error, or inaccuracy.
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