A blood sample from an individual with leukemia is submitted for blood gas analysis.The transport of the sample is delayed for approximately an hour before analysis.What affect,if any,will these two variables have on the blood gas analysis results?
A) There will be no effect on any of the blood gas parameters.
B) All blood gas parameters will increase in value with an elevated white blood cell count due to the presence of azurophilic granules.
C) Because of leukocyte glycolysis,pH decreases,PCO2 increases,and PO2 decreases.
D) All blood gas parameters will decrease in value because of the leukocytosis-induced hemolysis.
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