Do you need to fast before blood work for an annual physical?

Answer 1

you are usually told whether you need to fast before a blood test at the same time you are told you are having one.

It also depends on what the blood tests are looking at. the best idea would be to ring your GP or hospital, whoever told you about the blood test and ask.

In a uric acid test as would be done in the case of Gouty Arthritis; The uric acid test requires that the patient should be fasting (nothing to eat or drink) for at least eight hours before the test.

Answer 2

Unless your doctor asks you to fast usually you do not need to for a thyroid blood test. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions regarding how they want you to prepare for your thyroid tests.

Answer 3

Yes.

Usually, if blood is drawn, they check cholesterol and sugar, both of which should be done fasting.

Answer 4

no