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no because a blood test is about what your blood is normally like and if you fast you wont be your normal self
not prolong fasting only 3-6 hrs...
yes?
If you must test for cholesterol or glucose, you will. Otherwise, no.
Twelve hours, according to my cardiologist.
need not
no because a blood test is about what your blood is normally like and if you fast you wont be your normal self
yes
You do not need to fast for a chickenpox blood test.
No, you do not have to fast before that test. You can have the blood draw done at any time.
No, you don't need to fast for the blood test for chickenpox.
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.
If a doctor informs you that you need a magnesium test, you do not need to fast beforehand. A magnesium test will check for kidney problems, muscle problems, and if you are low on calcium.
Yes. For 12 hours before getting your blood drawn.
No you do not. I am answering as a laboratory technician of 15 years.
You should check with your Doctors office to see if you should fast before this test. Each test is different and it is better to be safe than sorry.
For "wbc" or "white blood cell" test, you do NOT need to fast.