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Is fasting required for cholesterol test?
Is fasting required for cholesterol test?
Is fasting required for cholesterol test?
No, fasting is not required until your doctor has specifically asked you to do so
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Related Questions
Why do blood tests have to be repeated every few months?
The doctor only asks you to repeat the test every few months if the tests are boderline or very high. Then they must be checked routinely to ensure that organs are working fine.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What are 'general health' blood tests?
General health blood tests are lipid profile, CBC, kidney profile, liver profile to asess the condition of the body.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Which blood tests need to be fasting?
A lipid profile test and fasting blood glucose need minimum 10 hours of fasting howver, check with your doctor if you are only checking lipid profile for certain parameters then you might not need fasting.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Fasting is necessary for lipid profile?
No, fasting is not nesscary until your doctor has specifically asked you to do so
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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