How long must i 'fast' before taking a blood test?!


Question: If you are talking about a blood sugar test then you are supposed to stop eating and drinking the night before the test.

If you are talking in secret code about a drug test then you should probably "fast" about 3-4 weeks.


Answers: If you are talking about a blood sugar test then you are supposed to stop eating and drinking the night before the test.

If you are talking in secret code about a drug test then you should probably "fast" about 3-4 weeks.

most test require 12 hrs, check with your doctor to be sure

12 hours

After a 12 hour fast, a range of 3.9 to 6.5 mmol/l (70.2 to 117 mg/dl) is normal. (a level of 6.7 to 7 mmol/l (120.6 to 126 mg/dl) is considered a sign of prediabetes)

what kind of blood test / i think its at least 8 to 12 hours

just over night,they tell you not to eat or drink after midnight before your test.
Deb





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