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some tests you can eat and other you must not have eaten for a certain number of hours
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Can you eat sushi before a blood test?
You can eat sushi before a blood test. You may want to discuss with your doctor about your blood test to see if this is a good idea, though.
Should you eat before a non fasting blood test?
yes
How does one prepare for a creatinine test?
The creatinine test requires a blood sample. It is recommended that the patient be fasting (nothing to eat or drink) for at least eight hours before the test.
Would eating before a cholesterol blood test make the levels higher then they really are?
Yes. You shouldn't eat for 12 hours before a lipid profile.
Can you eat something before having any blood work done?
The answer to this question is it depends. Certain types of blood tests, such as a blood glucose screen, require you to fast for a minimum of eight hours prior to the test to get accurate results. Other types of test results are not affected by whether you eat prior to testing or not.
Can you eat sushi before a blood test?
You can eat sushi before a blood test. You may want to discuss with your doctor about your blood test to see if this is a good idea, though.
Can you drink alcohol before cholesterol test?
No. The test is a fasting blood test so you don't eat or drink anything before the test from midnight the night before until the test is done. Best to do the test first thing in the morning.
Can you eat sugar free jello before blood test?
may I eat a sugar free jello during a fast before a blood chemistry test. Its a non glucose test also.
Can drinking coke before a blood test result in a high cholesterol count?
Yes, you are not to eat or drink before a cholesterol blood test.
Is fasting required for blood work?
Yes, usually your doctor will ask you not to eat anything after midnight the night before you are to get your blood tested. The test gets more accurate results that way.
Should you eat before a non fasting blood test?
yes
How should patients be prepared for a lactic acid test?
This test requires a blood sample. The patient should have nothing to eat or drink (fasting ) from midnight the night before the test. Because lactic acid is produced by exertion, the patient should rest for at least one hour before the test.
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.
Should you eat before taking an INR blood test?
Shouldn't matter.
Does a CBC require fasting?
A CBC test (Complete Blood Count) does not require fasting unless the doctor has ordered other tests and the office tells you not to drink or eat the night before.
What preparation is needed for a uric acid blood test?
For the blood sample, the patient should be fasting (nothing to eat or drink) for at least eight hours before the test
How long do you have to fast before a folate blood test?
You cannot eat or drink anything for 8 to 10 hours before having a folate blood test. This test is done to check for anemia, malnutrition, and to ensure birth defects do not happen to a fetus.
