Most pre-analytical ABG errors can be avoided by ensuring that the sample is which of the following?
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

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Most pre-analytical errors in arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis can be avoided by ensuring the sample is properly anticoagulated to prevent clotting, obtained anaerobically to avoid contamination with air which can alter gas measurements, and analyzed within 15 to 30 minutes to ensure the accuracy of the results before any significant changes in gas composition can occur.

Most Pre-Analytical ABG Errors Can Be Avoided by Ensuring That