Is this a fasting blood test?

[pinkpixie2478]

I am having a blood test tomorrow and looking at the form, it doesn't say if it's fasting or not.

Amongst other things I have:
(GLX) Glucose (Fluoride)
(FLIP) Lipid Profile

Anyone know? I've tried googling GLX but get no results relating to anything called GLX!

 

[bulkbiker]

If you are having a full lipid profile then it's best to water only fast for 12-14 hours beforehand to get a "clean" reading.

That's assuming you care about your cholesterol levels.

 

[Lamont D]

I am having a blood test tomorrow and looking at the form, it doesn't say if it's fasting or not.

Amongst other things I have:
(GLX) Glucose (Fluoride)
(FLIP) Lipid Profile

Anyone know? I've tried googling GLX but get no results relating to anything called GLX!

yes it is! I am certain that it would have stated on the request form to be a non fasting test!

 

[Dark Horse]

According to this document, GLX = random glucose (GLXF = fasting glucose).
https://www.acb.org.uk/static/170dd...-OGTT-in-Colchester-Hospital-pre-pandemic.pdf

According to this document, FLIP = fasting lipid profile (and LIP would be non-fasting)
https://qpulse.ipp-uk.com/QPulseDoc.../documents/active/attachment?number=PF-PTD-90

 

[Lamont D]

According to this document, GLX = random glucose (GLXF = fasting glucose).
https://www.acb.org.uk/static/170dd...-OGTT-in-Colchester-Hospital-pre-pandemic.pdf

According to this document, FLIP = fasting lipid profile (and LIP would be non-fasting)
https://qpulse.ipp-uk.com/QPulseDoc.../documents/active/attachment?number=PF-PTD-90

So you shouldn't have both tests on the same day????

 

[Dark Horse]

So you shouldn't have both tests on the same day????

Well, technically, yes. In practice, as long as the GP knows that the blood glucose is fasting, they should be able to interpret it OK.