Which of the following abbreviations stands for the lab test used to diagnose diabetes mellitus?
a. PTH
b. GTT
c. RIA
d. FBS
b
Explanation:
a. PTH: stands for "parthyroid hormone"
b. GTT: correct; it stands for "glucose tolerance test"
c. RIA: stands for "radioimmunoassay"
d. FBS: stands for "fasting blood sugar"
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