Upon collection of an arterial blood specimen for blood gas analysis,it is necessary to:
A) Maintain pressure on the blood collection site for at least 15 minutes after collection to make sure that the bleeding has completely stopped before leaving the patient.
B) Place the arterial blood specimen in an ice slurry for transportation to the laboratory for testing.
C) Deliver the specimen to the laboratory for testing immediately to avoid changes to the specimen's blood gas composition.
D) All of the above.
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