PhlebotomyQuestion 67 of 100
A test requires a fasting specimen. A patient scheduled for a fasting glucose reports eating breakfast an hour ago. What should the technician do?
a.Draw the specimen anyway without comment
b.Tell the patient to fast for one more hour, then draw
c.Notify the nurse or provider and document that the patient was not fasting before proceeding
d.Cancel the test permanently
Explanation
Fasting typically requires no food or caloric intake for 8 to 12 hours, and eating invalidates a fasting result. The technician should notify the nurse or provider and document the patient's non-fasting status so an informed decision can be made about rescheduling. Accurate reporting protects the reliability of the result.
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