The adult reference range for fasting serum glucose is ____ mg/dL.

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Following a strict fast of 8 to 12 hours,the fasting plasma glucose should be 70-110 mg/dL.A result on the high side of the reference range should be monitored and additionally testing such as hemoglobin A1C should be tested.The glucose range in choice C (60-95 mg/dL)is the corresponding level in a whole blood sample.The lower range accounts for the dilution factor resulting from the presence of cellular elements,primarily red blood cells.A blood glucose level below 60 mg/dL is termed hypoglycemia.

The Adult Reference Range for Fasting Serum Glucose Is ____