Which item involves collection proximal to an IV?

Which item involves collection proximal to an IV?

• A. Specimen collected proximal to an IV
• B. Hemolyzed Specimen
• C. 24-hour clock
• D. Lt blue discard tube

Answer: (A)

Collecting a specimen proximal to an IV means drawing blood upstream of the IV site. That location is exposed to IV fluids or medications, which can contaminate the sample and alter test results by dilution or interference. The option that states specimen collected proximal to an IV directly describes the scenario in question, making it the best choice. The other items refer to unrelated issues: hemolyzed specimens come from handling problems, the 24-hour clock addresses timing, and a light-blue discard tube is used to clear lines or for certain tests but does not describe the collection position relative to an IV.

Collecting a specimen proximal to an IV means drawing blood upstream of the IV site. That location is exposed to IV fluids or medications, which can contaminate the sample and alter test results by dilution or interference. The option that states specimen collected proximal to an IV directly describes the scenario in question, making it the best choice. The other items refer to unrelated issues: hemolyzed specimens come from handling problems, the 24-hour clock addresses timing, and a light-blue discard tube is used to clear lines or for certain tests but does not describe the collection position relative to an IV.