The nursing students are learning about diagnostic tests for cardiovascular disease (CVD). One blood test related to CVD is a lipid profile. When should a lipid profile be drawn to get accurate results?
A) After an 8-hour fast
B) After a meal high in fat
C) After a 12-hour fast
D) After a large meal
Ans: C
Feedback: Although cholesterol levels remain relatively constant over 24 hours, the blood specimen for the lipid profile should be obtained after a 12-hour fast.
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