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AACC/ABCC Clinical Chemistry VIP Certification Exam
AACC — This exam mirrors the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) Clinical Chemist (CC) certification examination, administered by the ABCC (affiliated with AACC), which consists of approximately 150 multiple-choice questions covering all major domains of clinical chemistry, typically administered over a 4-hour sitting with a scaled passing score equivalent to roughly 65–70% correct.
30
Questions
120m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP
A 58-year-old man with known type 2 diabetes presents for routine follow-up. His HbA1c is 8.4%. He reports no symptoms of hypoglycemia but admits to frequent dietary indiscretions. His fasting plasma glucose today is 142 mg/dL. Which statement BEST explains the relationship between his HbA1c and fasting glucose results? A) The HbA1c reflects average glucose over the preceding 6–8 weeks only B) The HbA1c reflects average glucose over the preceding 2–3 months and correlates with an estimated average glucose of approximately 194 mg/dL C) The fasting glucose of 142 mg/dL is inconsistent with an HbA1c of 8.4% and suggests laboratory error D) HbA1c of 8.4% is within the ADA therapeutic goal for most non-pregnant adults with diabetes
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