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Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant for which of the following studies? A. Erythroctye sedimentation rate B. Zinc level C. Potassium Level D. Lithium Level

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It is the recommended anticoagulant for chemical measurement in blood or plasma tests, because of its minimal chelating properties, minimal interference with water, and relatively low cation concentration. Heparin is the anticoagulant of choice for measuring pH, blood gases, electrolytes, and ionized calcium.

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