Glucose Testing Methods Quiz

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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?

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?

Calcium carbonate

Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (correct)

Potassium chloride

Sodium chloride

In addition to diabetes mellitus, elevated glucose levels may also occur with:

Pancreatic neoplasms Signup and view all the answers

How are glucose levels sometimes expressed?

mmol/L Signup and view all the answers

What is the conversion factor to convert mg/dL to mmol/L?

0.0555 Signup and view all the answers

In addition to diabetes mellitus, elevated glucose levels may also occur with:

Pancreatic neoplasms Signup and view all the answers

Which anticoagulant is acceptable for plasma in glucose testing?

Sodium heparin Signup and view all the answers

What may result in decreased glucose levels (hypoglycemia)?

Endogenous or exogenous insulin excess Signup and view all the answers

When should the blood sample be collected for fasting glucose testing?

In the morning after an overnight fast Signup and view all the answers

Glucose Testing Methods Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the recommended fasting period for fasting glucose testing?

When should the blood sample be collected for postprandial glucose testing?

Which anticoagulant is acceptable for plasma in glucose testing?

In addition to diabetes mellitus, elevated glucose levels may also occur with:

How are glucose levels sometimes expressed?

What is the conversion factor to convert mg/dL to mmol/L?

In addition to diabetes mellitus, elevated glucose levels may also occur with:

Which anticoagulant is acceptable for plasma in glucose testing?

What may result in decreased glucose levels (hypoglycemia)?

When should the blood sample be collected for fasting glucose testing?

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