A Blood Collector Asks an Outpatient Whether She Has Had

Multiple Choice

A blood collector asks an outpatient whether she has had breakfast before obtaining blood for a fasting glucose.The patient responds "yes." What should the blood collector do?

A) Draw the sample immediately.
B) Reschedule the test in 12 hours.
C) Ask the patient to return 2 hours later.
D) Ask the health-care provider if the blood should be drawn.