Which of the following blood collection vacuum tubes is preferred for the collection of arterial blood gas analysis?
A) light blue-topped blood collection tube
B) green-topped blood collection tube
C) yellow-topped blood collection tube
D) no blood collection tube

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Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis requires fresh, whole blood and is typically collected in a syringe pre-treated with an anticoagulant, not in a vacuum tube. The analysis must be performed promptly to ensure accuracy, as it measures the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood to assess lung function and the acid-base balance in the body.

Which of the Following Blood Collection Vacuum Tubes Is Preferred