The most suitable anticoagulant used for blood is
Question and options
The most suitable anticoagulant used for blood is
- EDTA
- Methyl alcohol
- Sodium Chloride
- Potassium permanganate
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - EDTA
EDTA chelates calcium and is the standard anticoagulant for blood samples, especially for DNA and haematology. The others are not anticoagulants.
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