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How long should a person fast before a blood test?
How long should a person fast before a blood test?
How long should a person fast before a blood test?
You are required to fast for 8-12 hours before testing.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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What's the importance of performing a blood glucose test?
The importance of performing a blood glucose test is that we get to know how much blood glucose levels are present in the blood stream.
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What is the best time to test blood sugar in the morning?
The best time to test blood sugar is between 6 AM to 8 AM in the morning before breakfast.
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Can fasting too long affect blood tests?
Yes fasting too long can also result in inaccurate results
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Is 120 fasting blood sugar high?
No it is not very high.
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Does water intake interfere with fasting blood sugar test?
Yes excess water intake may interfere with your test results.
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- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required