Which of the Following Can Cause Sample Contamination

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can cause sample contamination?

• A) Blood collected from edematous areas
• B) Blood collected through hematomas
• C) Incorrect order of draw
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Drinking Water Standards

Regulatory benchmarks set to ensure the safety and quality of water for human consumption.

Concentration

The amount of a given substance in a specified volume or mass of a solution or mixture.

Groundwater

Water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock, an important source of water for wells and springs.

Irrigation

The artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops.