A patient breathing room air has the following arterial blood gas/electrolyte results:pH = 7.54pCO2 = 18.5 mmHgpO2 = 145 mmHgHCO3- = 18 mmol/LNa = 135 mmol/LK = 4.6 mmol/LCl = 98 mmol/LTCO2 = 26 mmHgThe best explanation for these results is:
Read DetailsA patient breathing room air has the following arterial blood gas/electrolyte results:pH = 7.54pCO2 = 18.5 mmHgpO2 = 145 mmHgHCO3- = 18 mmol/LNa = 135 mmol/LK = 4.6 mmol/LCl = 98 mmol/LTCO2 = 26 mmHgThe best explanation for these results is:
Read DetailsAn automated CK assay gives a reading above linearity. The technologist dilutes the sample by adding 9mL of water to 1 mL of serum, and reruns the diluted sample to obtain a value of 250 U/L. To correct for the dilution, what final value should be reported?
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