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What is the recommended fasting period for fasting glucose testing?
What is the recommended fasting period for fasting glucose testing?
- 4-hour fast
- 6-hour fast
- 10-hour fast
- 8-hour fast (correct)
When should the blood sample be collected for postprandial glucose testing?
When should the blood sample be collected for postprandial glucose testing?
- 30 minutes after a meal
- 2 hours after a meal (correct)
- 1 hour after a meal
- 4 hours after a meal
Which anticoagulant is acceptable for plasma in glucose testing?
Which anticoagulant is acceptable for plasma in glucose testing?
- Calcium carbonate
- Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (correct)
- Potassium chloride
- Sodium chloride
In addition to diabetes mellitus, elevated glucose levels may also occur with:
In addition to diabetes mellitus, elevated glucose levels may also occur with:
How are glucose levels sometimes expressed?
How are glucose levels sometimes expressed?
What is the conversion factor to convert mg/dL to mmol/L?
What is the conversion factor to convert mg/dL to mmol/L?
In addition to diabetes mellitus, elevated glucose levels may also occur with:
In addition to diabetes mellitus, elevated glucose levels may also occur with:
Which anticoagulant is acceptable for plasma in glucose testing?
Which anticoagulant is acceptable for plasma in glucose testing?
What may result in decreased glucose levels (hypoglycemia)?
What may result in decreased glucose levels (hypoglycemia)?
When should the blood sample be collected for fasting glucose testing?
When should the blood sample be collected for fasting glucose testing?
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