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Can you drink orange juice before a fasting blood test for cholesterol?
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∙ 11y ago
You're not *supposed* to, but if you are hypoglycemic and about to pass out from lack of not eating, then I would think a bit of Orange Juice to increase your blood sugar a bit is better than the staff having to scrape you off the floor.
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What effect does not fasting before a blood test have on cholesterol level results?
The test isn't accurate.
Can you drink coffee with non diary creamer before blood test for cholesterol?
No you can't have anything. It is a fasting blood test.
Can you have non dairy creamer before a blood test?
That might depend on what the blood test is for. If you are doing fasting labwork for cholesterol or diabetes, it can effect the results. Even though the non dairy creamer is cholesterol free, it does contain sugars. These sugars can increase the fasting sugar level as well as the triglyceride portion of the cholesterol. It is recommended that if you are asked to be fasting for a lab, that you only drink water or black coffee prior to the lab.
Can you take medicines before fasting Blood test?
No
Can you drink a Diet Coke the night before a fasting blood test?
For a fasting blood test, you generally should not consume or drink anything after midnight the night before.
Can you chew nicorette gum before a fasting blood test for cholesterol?
no
What effect does not fasting before a blood test have on cholesterol level results?
The test isn't accurate.
Can you drink coffee with non diary creamer before blood test for cholesterol?
No you can't have anything. It is a fasting blood test.
Does fasting for blood cholesterol include coffee?
absolutely
Can you have non dairy creamer before a blood test?
That might depend on what the blood test is for. If you are doing fasting labwork for cholesterol or diabetes, it can effect the results. Even though the non dairy creamer is cholesterol free, it does contain sugars. These sugars can increase the fasting sugar level as well as the triglyceride portion of the cholesterol. It is recommended that if you are asked to be fasting for a lab, that you only drink water or black coffee prior to the lab.
Can i smoke before blood work?
No. It makes your blood pressure go up and your cholesterol can increase.
What does Lipid panel mean in medical terms?
A lipid panel is a fasting blood test in which the lab measures blood fat, cholesterol, and the levels of good and bad cholesterol.
What tests require fasting and are seizure meds held for levels?
for narcotics like opium marfin etc and fasting for cholesterol and blood suger
Can you receive holy communion before fasting blood work?
can you receive holy communion before fasting for blood work
What blood tests for dogs and cats require fasting?
Blood urea nitrogen tests require a 12 hour fasting before hand. Preanesthetic blood work requires a fasting before hand also. Most all blood work requires a 12 hour fasting before hand.
Can you drink caffeine free diet cola before a cholesterol blood test?
According to this Canadian study of 200,000+ ppl, fasting makes nearly no difference: http://www.minnpost.com/second-opinion/2012/11/fasting-may-not-be-necessary-cholesterol-test-study-finds
Fasting before blood draw?
You only need to fast before blood work if you are having a fasting blood glucose blood test. Not each blood drawing will require you to fast. If you are required to fast, you may still drink water before your blood work.
