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    Is it possible to have a false positive blood test?

    I didnt have a drink of lucozade on the day of the tests,but certainly on the preceding days i did. I have bought a blood glucose tester so will be keeping an eye on it.I am on a low fat,high carb diet because I had a liver resection last year and lost a lot of weight so im trying to gain...
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    Is it possible to have a false positive blood test?

    Hi,just wanted to update this. I had a Glucose tolerance test at the hospital last Friday.I got the results back yesterday and they were normal.The fasting one was 3.8 and the one two hours after the drink was 7.8.The only reason I can think of as to why the first two blood tests came up so high...
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    Another quick question

    Hi,thanks for your responses. I guess i will just have to wait for the results of the Glucose test.The nurse told me it was highly likely that i do have diabetes as I had mild gestational diabetes 12 years ago,but i was told at the time that it didnt mean I would go on to develop Diabetes later...
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    Another quick question

    Hi,I went to see the diabetic nurse today.She told me my fasting level was 7.9 and now I have to go to the hospital for a Glucose Tolerance Test.She couldnt really tell me if i have diabetes only that she will know for sure after the test.Is 7.9 high for the results after a fasting blood test or...
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    Is it possible to have a false positive blood test?

    Hi,thanks for all your replies. I have been feeling tired but i just put that down to work,kids etc.The reason I was asking if it is possible to have a false positve is because last year I had a lump that was told was benign,when I had it removed 6 monthslater it turned out to be cancerous so I...
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    Is it possible to have a false positive blood test?

    Hi,I had a load of blood tests done 2 weeks ago for an unrelated condition,they all came back fine except for the blood glucose which came back at 7.1.The GP then said I should have a fasting blood test which has now come back as positive for Diabetes.I dont know yet know how high it was.I guess...
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    Is it possible to have a false positive blood test?

    Hi,I had a fasting blood test on Wednesday and when i rang for the results yesterday I was told the test had come back positive for Diabetes.I have made an appointment to see the nurse on Tuesday but i was wondering is it possible for the test to be wrong? Thanks
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