When using absorption spectrophotometry for calcium quantitation, lanthanum or
strontium is routinely added to each sample to?
A: minimize matrix interferences
B: prevent ionization from calcium atoms
C: avoid interferences from phosphate in the sample
D: reduce fluctuations from the hollow cathode lamp - Answer avoid interferences from
phosphate in the sample
Ion selective electrodes compare the voltage (potential) of the measuring electrode to
the ?
A: reference voltage
B: resistivity of the sample
C: conductivity of the sample
D: current required to establish the voltage - Answer reference voltage
Which of the following statements best describes the principle of pO2 measurement
used in blood gas analyzers?
A: H+ are generated by a reaction at the electrode surface
B: The amount of O2 oxidized to hydrogen peroxide is measured
C: the number of electrons used to reduce O2 is measured
D: A voltage between the measuring half-cell and a reference half-cell is determined -
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