An Individual's Serum Phosphate Level Is Decreased but His Physician

question 3

Multiple Choice

An individual's serum phosphate level is decreased but his physician cannot determine a physiological basis for this abnormal result.What could possibly have caused this result?

• A) Individual not fasting when blood was drawn
• B) Specimen hemolysis
• C) Use of IV carbohydrate therapy to stimulate insulin secretion
• D) Diurnal variation

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