What Type of Specimen Is Required for Most Blood Chemistry

question 49

Multiple Choice

What type of specimen is required for most blood chemistry tests?

• A) Plasma
• B) Serum
• C) Whole blood
• D) Clotted blood

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Definitions:

Larynx

The hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords; commonly known as the voice box.

Coughing Up Blood

involves expelling blood or blood-streaked sputum from the lungs or airway through coughing, a symptom of various medical conditions.

Pleural Cavity

The thin fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pleura surrounding each lung.

Air

The undetectable blend of gases encircling the Earth, predominantly made up of oxygen and nitrogen.