To monitor changes in a patient's hemoglobin level, a phlebotomist may be requested to collect:

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To monitor changes in a patient's hemoglobin level, specimens need to be collected at specific times in order to establish a trend in the patient's hemoglobin level. Therefore, option A is not relevant as a fasting specimen is not necessary for monitoring changes in hemoglobin level. Option B is not necessary as one sample is enough to monitor the patient's hemoglobin level. Option D is also not relevant as the timing of the sample collection needs to be specific rather than as soon as possible.

To Monitor Changes in a Patient's Hemoglobin Level, a Phlebotomist