Why is this specimen arterial

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Assignment:

While attempting to collect an ABG specimen, the phlebotomist has to redirect the needle several times. A flash of blood finally appears in the syringe, but then the blood flow stops. The phlebotomist pulls on the syringe plunger and aspirates the blood into syringe. Is this specimen arterial? Why or why not?

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