What test result is most affected by the absence of patient fasting?
a. Glucose
b. White blood cell (WBC) count
c. Prothrombin time (PT)
d. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ANS: A
Of the tests listed, only blood glucose is affected by the lack of fasting. None of the other procedures are significantly affected, although the white count may be slightly higher.
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