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Q: Can you take thyroid medicine before fasting blood test?
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Do you fast for thyroid blood test?

When having a Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) or transferrin, than it is necessary to avoid eating or drinking for 8 hours before the blood test. It is not necessary to fast when having a ferritin blood test.


Can you take your medicine before fasting blood work?

I would say no, since the medicine, depending on what it is for, might change your blood readings and it might not be the readings that you want. I mean, you can, but just keep that in mind.


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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.


Can you take medicines before fasting Blood test?

No


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Is it necessary to fast before a thyroid test?

Unless your doctor asks you to fast for your thyroid test(s), usually you do not need to for a blood test. Some thyroid tests, such as a thyroid uptake scan, requires you to stay away from eating certain fish (usually shellfish) prior to and shortly after the test is conducted. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions regarding how they want you to prepare for your thyroid tests.


Can you brush your teeth before a fasting blood test?

You should ask your doctor if you can brush your teeth before a fasting blood test. Mine has always told me that I could.


Can you drink a Diet Coke the night before a fasting blood test?

For a fasting blood test, you generally should not consume or drink anything after midnight the night before.