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Fasting for a Blood Test
Mon, 13 Feb 2023Fasting prior to a blood test is often required to get an accurate test result. You will most likely need to fast for the following blood tests: Blood glucose test Triglyceride level test Cholesterol test Basic metabolic panel Renal function panel If someone does not fast prior to their blood test, the protein, vitamin, fat, carbohydrate, and mineral in the food or drink they consume may skew the accuracy of their blood test results. For example, the fasting blood gluc...
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