J Jbicheno Well-Known Member Messages 116 Type of diabetes Type 2 Treatment type Diet only Nov 20, 2019 #1 I am due my regular HBA1c test tomorrow. Also on the test request is Urea and Electrolytes test. Do I need to fast for the U & E part?
I am due my regular HBA1c test tomorrow. Also on the test request is Urea and Electrolytes test. Do I need to fast for the U & E part?
Arab Horse Well-Known Member Messages 884 Location Drinkstone Type of diabetes Type 2 Treatment type Tablets (oral) Nov 20, 2019 #2 Ho, it is a kidney function test That should have been NO I worked in a biochemistry lab before I retired! Last edited: Nov 21, 2019
Ho, it is a kidney function test That should have been NO I worked in a biochemistry lab before I retired!
D Daibell Master Messages 12,678 Location Hertfordshire, England Type of diabetes LADA Treatment type Insulin Nov 20, 2019 #3 I believe fasting is not required for that test but check if in doubt
Dark Horse Well-Known Member Messages 1,840 Nov 21, 2019 #4 No test preparation (e.g. fasting) needed. https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/urea-test https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/electrolytes-and-anion-gap
No test preparation (e.g. fasting) needed. https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/urea-test https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/electrolytes-and-anion-gap