Which Laboratory Test Measures Blood Glucose Levels in a Blood

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Multiple Choice

Which laboratory test measures blood glucose levels in a blood sample after the patient refrains from eating food for at least 8 hours?

• A) Insulin tolerance test
• B) Thyroid function test
• C) Total calcium test
• D) Glucose tolerance test
• E) Fasting blood glucose

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