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Removal of calcium from freshly collected blood would

1. cause delayed clotting
2. prevent clotting
3. cause immediate clotting
4. prevent destruction of haemoglobin

Correct answer: prevent clotting

Solution

Calcium ions are required for several steps in the blood coagulation pathway. Removing calcium from freshly collected blood stops the clotting mechanism, so the blood does not clot.

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