A Patient Has Been Trying to Achieve Total Blood Cholesterol

Multiple Choice

A patient has been trying to achieve total blood cholesterol of 175 mg or less per 100 mL. A recent test result of a 3 mL blood sample found that 4.95 mg cholesterol were present. Has the patient reached the goal?

A) No, 4.95 mg/3 mL is more than the goal.
B) Yes, 4.95 mg/3 mL is equivalent to 165 mg/100 mL.
C) Yes, the result (4.95 x 3) is much less than the goal (175 x 100) .
D) Undetermined; 100 mL blood would have to be drawn to do a valid test.