A Blood Sample from an Individual with Leukemia Is Submitted

question 20

Multiple Choice

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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