A Patient Is Undergoing Venipuncture for Collection of a Blood

question 53

Multiple Choice

A patient is undergoing venipuncture for collection of a blood sample for aspartate aminotransferase (AST) testing.Which condition is this type of testing most useful in identifying?

• A)Coronary artery disease
• B)Joint disease
• C)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• D)Hepatitis

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