Tests That Are Most Critically Affected When a Patient Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

Tests that are most critically affected when a patient is not fasting at the time of collection include:

• A) complete blood count,calcium,and magnesium.
• B) glucose,cholesterol,triglycerides,or lipid profiles.
• C) prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT).
• D) electrolytes and ionized magnesium.

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Definitions:

Dendritic Cells

Specialized immune cells that process antigen material and present it on the surface to other cells of the immune system, initiating an immune response.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the adaptive immune system by producing antibodies to defend against pathogens.

Plasma Cells

A type of white blood cell that produces and secretes large volumes of antibodies, playing a crucial role in the body's immune response.

T Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity.