A gel barrier has not fully separated the cell layer of blood from the serum. How could this affect serum potassium and serum glucose?
Please select the single best answer
A. Both serum glucose and serum potassium could be falsely decreased.
B. Both the serum glucose and serum potassium could be falsely elevated.
C. Serum potassium could be falsely decreased and serum glucose could be falsely elevated.
D. Serum glucose could be falsely decreased and serum potassium could be falsely elevated.
Answer (2)
An incomplete gel barrier can cause cells to affect serum measurements, potentially resulting in falsely elevated potassium and falsely decreased glucose levels. This is due to the release of potassium from cells and the utilization of glucose by red blood cells. Accurate separation is crucial for reliable serum analysis. ;
An incomplete gel barrier can lead to falsely elevated serum potassium levels and falsely decreased serum glucose levels due to the release of potassium from cells and the consumption of glucose by red blood cells. The chosen answer is D: Serum glucose could be falsely decreased and serum potassium could be falsely elevated.
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