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A complete cholesterol test - also called a lipid panel or lipid profile - is a group of blood tests that can measure the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. A cholesterol test can help determine your risk of atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaques in your arteries that can lead to narrowed or blocked arteries throughout your body. If your cholesterol levels are high, you probably won't have any signs or symptoms, so a cholesterol test is an important tool. High cholesterol levels are a significant risk factor for Heart disease.
You should fast (no food or liquids other than water) for nine to 12 hours before the test. You can drink water in the time leading up to the test, but avoid coffee, tea and other beverages.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, water is okay. You don't want to be dehydrated when you show up, it will make it more difficult to draw blood.
You can drink water before a fasting blood test. Its only when you have been told to fast by a hospital prior to an operation you should have nil by mouth meaniongh NOTHING!!
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∙ 9y agoYes, water is fine but nothing else. Generally you're required to fast, consuming no food or liquids other than water, for 9 to 12 hours before the test.
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∙ 12y agoYes, you can drink water. That is the one thing you can have. Do not eat or drink anything else for 8 hours before the test though.
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∙ 9y agoWhen fasting for a cholesterol test, you do not want to drink any water as this can alter the results. You want to listen to what your doctor says to do.
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∙ 11y agoyes because mineral water does not do anything bad to your blood
You should not drink the entire bottle but a small amount (enough to take oral medication) is okay.
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∙ 11y agoNo
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Can you drink water before a blood panel which requires fasting?
Yes
Can you drink plain hot tea before a fasting blood test?
no only water can be drink
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.
When fasting for a blood test can you drink water with lemon?
No ,as there are natural sugars in fruit,which may affect the accuracy of a glucose blood test.
Can you drink black coffee before a fasting blood test for CMP or Lipid Profile?
fasting blood test means to take sample empty stomach. however a little water can be taken.
When fasting for blood work can you drink milk?
No, it is generally recommended to only consume water when fasting for blood work. Milk contains calories and nutrients that can affect the results of certain blood tests. It is best to follow your healthcare provider's instructions for fasting before blood work.
Can you drink herbal tea the night before a fasting blood test ie mint tea or cranberry tea?
You should not have any herbal tea to drink before a fasting blood test. You should not eat anything either. A few sips of water is ok but nothing else.
What can you eat or drink before a fasting blood test?
Water. Anything else will affect the glucose levels...including black coffee.
How will eating before a blood test effect your blood sugar levels?
Eating before a blood test will cause your blood sugar levels to rise. That is why they are referred to as "fasting" blood tests, meaning you are not supposed to eat or drink anything but water before having them.
Can you drink wnter when you are fasting?
True fasting does not include anything, even water. If you are fasting for a blood test or before surgery, you should not eat or drink anything at all. If you're fasting for religious reasons, water should be fine but double check with your religious leader to be certain. Different religions have different rules.
Can you take levoxyl before a fasting blood test?
Unless your doctor tells you not to, you should take any medicines that have been prescribed to you, even when you're having a fasting blood test. It is also okay to drink small amounts of water.
Can you have skim milk before a blood test?
If you are having blood work done and are told to fast, then you can drink nothing but water. If it is non-fasting, then you can have coffee, but be sure to tell the person doing the blood work.
