Which of the following is most commonly used to cleanse the skin before drawing blood? 

A. Alcohol
B. Soap and water
C. Hibiclens
D. Hydrogen peroxide
E. 10% bleach


A. Alcohol
Alcohol is the most commonly used chemical for cleansing skin before drawing blood. For tests in which alcohol may interfere, povidone-iodine or benzalkonium chloride is used instead.

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