Jeanie is a 40-year-old that has noticed she doesn't feel good some days. She is tired and seems to be thirsty all the time. She goes to her primary care provider, and he orders a few tests to try and figure out what might be the problem. The following tests were ordered. Be specific with your answers.

CMP - TSH-

CBC- FT4-

Lipid Profile- HgbA1C-

1. Tell me how many tubes you will have to collect and what color tubes. List them in the correct order of draw.

2. Would there be any special requirements for the patient to adhere to before the blood is collected?

3. What does the HgA1C tell you?

4. In reference to the HgA1C, would it matter if the patient wasn't fasting and why?

5. What does a high TSH and a low FT4 indicate?