If blood is collected through an indwelling catheter, care must be taken to:
a. Prevent the citrate contamination of the line
b. Flush the line with saline and discard the first 5 ml of blood
c. Draw the sample quickly to prevent clotting
d. Flush the line with sterile water
Correct Answer: B
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