When conducting ABG analysis in the laboratory, obvious signs of preanalytical error include all of the following except:

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Air bubbles, gross dilution, and clotting are all obvious signs of preanalytical error that can easily be identified during ABG analysis in the laboratory. However, an unmixed sample is not an obvious sign of error as it may not be visibly apparent and can affect the accuracy of ABG results. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

When Conducting ABG Analysis in the Laboratory, Obvious Signs of Preanalytical