In a simultaneous multiple analysis or a SMA, what does the number following indicate (ie: SMA12)?

a. the time of day when blood is drawn
b. the lab the blood is sent to
c. the number of tests taken from the same sample
d. none of these


Answer: c. the number of tests taken from the same sample

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