A test requisition lists the glucose specimen to be collected as a 2-hour postprandial. When should it be collected?
A) After the patient has fasted for 2 hours
B) Two hours after the patient takes diabetes medication
C) Two hours after the patient exercises vigorously
D) Two hours after the patient eats

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A 2-hour postprandial glucose specimen is collected 2 hours after the patient eats, as the term postprandial means "after a meal."

A Test Requisition Lists the Glucose Specimen to Be Collected