It is not necessarily an advantage or disadvantage to fasting before labs. It depends on what test the doctor is asking for and what results are needed with the blood drawn.
If the doctor asks you to fast; he or she may be trying to determine your blood sugar levels while fasting or to see what your triglyceride and cholesterol levels are at the fasting time frame.
Fasting can and should make a difference that is why we ask; however, if a patient is diabetic, overweight, or in poor general health the labs may be affected no matter what they do.
K Stansbury
Central Valley Medical
glucose, lipids
Fasting labs are not affected by blood pressure medications and they should be taken as prescribed. Simply take them with some water of plain black coffee on your regular schedule.
It is best to avoid drinking coffee before a fasting blood test as it can affect the results, especially tests related to glucose levels. Coffee can increase blood sugar levels, potentially impacting the accuracy of the test. It is recommended to stick to water only during the fasting period before a blood test.
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.
Fasting can be dangerous for some people. It is best to ask and talk with a healthcare provider before considering fasting. Fasting can lead to unnecessary health hazards.
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There is no fasting needed for a CBC. If other blood tests are needed, you might need to fast for twelve hours before the test.
for fasting blood sugar 7 or 8 hours sufficient. for random or ppbs there is no need for fasting.
Yes, you can brush your teeth before a fasting blood test. However, make sure not to consume anything other than water during the fasting period, as even toothpaste can affect blood test results. It's best to follow the fasting instructions provided by your healthcare provider.
No, fasting before an estrogen test is not required.
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You dont' need to fast for the GFR, but usually it's drawn with other labs that require fasting, so contact your health care provider or lab for advice.