Which of the Following Laboratory Tests Requires Fasting

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following laboratory tests requires fasting?

• A) OGTT
• B) Comprehensive metabolic profile
• C) Triglycerides
• D) FBG
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by inhibiting bone resorption.

Adrenal Cortex Secretions

Hormones produced by the outer layer of the adrenal glands, including cortisol, aldosterone, and androgen precursors, which regulate various bodily functions.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of male physical characteristics and reproductive tissues.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females, and testosterone production in males.