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Blood Tests on Monday

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dawnb64

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Hi All
Going to see the nurse on Monday for a variety of blood tests - I know that I need to fast beforehand but I presume I can still drink water?
I'd be grateful if someone would confirm that I'm correct.
Many thanks
Dawn
 
Thank you. I was pretty certain I was OK with that but just wanted to check.
I'll probably be back for more advice after I get the results.
Thanks again.
 
Hi. Try to make sure you don't leave a gap of more than around 12 hours max (10 hours minimum) between fasting and having the blood test. This advice was given to me by a phlebotomist and is based on the fact that the liver can start dumping glucose if left too long and this results in a confusing reading.
 
Thanks, Catmiaow111.

That's really interesting, Daibell. I thought I'd read that 14 hours was ideal and 12 hours the minimum.
I've requested Fasting Glucose, HbA1C, full lipid profile as well checks for B12 and iron deficiency.

Asked the receptionist to check with the doctor that it was OK to have them all but she said might as well as I was coming in anyway!

Getting weight and blood pressure checked too!
 
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