Why Is Heparin the Only Acceptable Anticoagulant to Use When

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Multiple Choice

Why is heparin the only acceptable anticoagulant to use when obtaining blood samples for ALP analysis?

• A) Heparin contains necessary cofactors for ALP to reach full enzyme activity.
• B) Other anticoagulants contain inhibitors of magnesium,which is a required cofactor for ALP activation.
• C) Heparin maintains the integrity of the ALP molecule through freeze-thaw cycles.
• D) Other anticoagulants bind ALP and reduce its ability to react with substrate in enzyme reactions.

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