Typically, Serum or Plasma Glucose Levels Are Measured on Venous

Multiple Choice

Typically, serum or plasma glucose levels are measured on venous blood samples.Suppose an arterial sample is used to measure the glucose level for a particular patient.Why should the use of an arterial sample for this patient's glucose be noted on the patient's laboratory report?

A) Procedures used to analyze glucose in venous blood and arterial blood are different.
B) The normal reference ranges for glucose differ for the two samples.
C) The medical staff needs an accurate record of all blood collections.
D) Arterial samples require more lengthy laboratory assays, and this notation explains the delay.