glucose, lipids
does a psa test require fasting
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.
yes it needs fasting atleast 8 hours
for lipid profile require fasting blood sample (atleast 12-14hrs). fasting blood glucose. etc. etc.
To check diabetic profile
does a psa test require fasting
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.
No, a CA125 blood test does not typically require fasting. It is measuring a specific protein in the blood, and fasting is not necessary for accurate results.
so we know what does are fasting
TO FAST OR NOT TO FAST?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 StansburyCentral Valley Medical
No, a ferritin test does not require fasting. It can be done at any time of the day and does not require any special preparation.
yes it needs fasting atleast 8 hours
for lipid profile require fasting blood sample (atleast 12-14hrs). fasting blood glucose. etc. etc.
fasting blood sample
no
The quantiferon test is a whole blood test that tests for the antibodies of tb. The quantiferon test does not require fasting.
Generally, a serum electrolyte test does not require fasting. However, some healthcare providers may request fasting if additional tests are being performed along with the electrolyte test. It is best to follow the fasting instructions provided by your healthcare provider.