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I went in one day for a routine physical w/blood draw and mentioned that I hoped they'd push me through because I hadn't eaten anything yet (fasting). ... Yes, That is the only way as the nurse above said to get accurate readings of your blood work up. You can drink water and plain black coffee though. Atleast that is what my...
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When I have had blood work done, I had to fast from around 7 pm the night before and could take no water from 3 hours before. I could take a sip of water if I had to take meds
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Some diagnostic tests require fasting, or going without food or drink, other than water, prior to having the test performed. This is sometimes needed for obtaining the best results ... This does NOT mean the patient should not drink water. Water is acceptable! But please, no food, gum, coffee, etc., prior to the blood test.
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[Archive] Is fasting necessary for blood work? Thyroid Disorders ... Water is allowed for every fasting test I have taken but no food, drink, tea nothing for 12 to 14 hours, particularly for cholsterol. ... View Full Version : Is fasting necessary for blood work?
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If you have normal kidney function drinking water while fasting will not have any measurable effect on cholesterol/lipid levels. In any case you would not want to be in dehydrated state for any blood work. ... As for fasting blood glucose testing I've never been told not to drink water for any fasting blood test.
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Can You Drink Water While Fasting for a Blood Test?. You should not have anything to drink or eat prior to a fasting blood test. Small amounts of water, however, are allowed, according to St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. ... Can I Drink Water Before a Fasting Blood Test?
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Blood work needs to have the bloodstream as clean as possible to get an accurate reading. Sip the smallest amounts of water possible just to wet your mouth and nothing else. ... Tags: bood test fasting, drink blood testing, fasting bood work, How to Fast...
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If your doctor orders a fasting blood test, you should not have anything to eat or drink for 12 hours before you go to the laboratory to have your blood taken. Some examples of fasting blood tests are fasting glucose, fasting triglycerides, fasting lipids and glucose tolerance. ... Can I drink water? Yes, you may drink...
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Fasting before any blood work is important. It is especially ... In general a fast means that you don't eat food, but you can drink water. Generally you are only asked to fast overnight or for most of a day before the blood is drawn. Your doctor will give you complete instructions when he schedules the appointment.
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