What Is the Physiological Cause of Citrate Toxicity in Cytapheresis

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the physiological cause of citrate toxicity in cytapheresis procedures?

• A) The extracorporeal blood volume leaks citrate into the reinfusion site of the donor.
• B) The anticoagulant in plasma contains citrate, which binds calcium, lowering the body's ionized calcium.
• C) The anticoagulant in plasma contains citrate, which binds chloride, lowering the anion gap.
• D) None of the above.

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