For which test is blood collected directly from an artery instead of a vein?
A. Arterial blood is used to test for cystic fibrosis.
B. Arterial blood is used to test for oxygen and carbon dioxide.
C. Arterial blood is used to test for phenylketonuria.
D. Arterial blood is used to test for hemachromatosis
Answer: B
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