VASCULAR
CAPILLARIES
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Question
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The concentration of this analyte is higher inblood collected by dermal puncture than invenipuncture:
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glucose
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potassium
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total protein
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calcium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The concentration of glucose may be higher in blood obtained by dermal puncture, and the concentrations of sodium, total protein, and calcium may be lower.
Detailed explanation-2: -Obtaining blood by skin puncture instead of venipuncture can be especially important in pediatric patients in order to avoid the effects of blood volume reduction (2) and reduce the risk of anemia (3).
Detailed explanation-3: -It is well known that capillary blood has higher hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct) values than venous blood.
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