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There are certain simple do’s and dont’s or precautions that need to be considered before and after sample collection for your lab tests. For your ease, we have compiled these as Frequently Asked Questions here.
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No, you do not have to stay fasting before all lab tests! The few important blood test/test panels which require fasting are:
Blood Sugar Fasting test(Plasma Glucose): 8 hours fasting period
Lipid profile(Cholesterol-total, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides test): 12 hours fasting period
Metabolic test Panel- SMA 12+2, Pacer 20, Auto-14 etc: 12 hours fasting period
Renal(kidney) Function test: 8 hours fasting period
Hypertension Profile, Diabetes Profile, Obesity Profile, etc: 12 hours fasting period
All Health Check-ups, Complete Body Profile: 12 hours fasting period
Uric Acid: 8 hrs recommended by some clinicians fasting period
The American Heart Association warns against quick cholesterol tests you find in malls and health fairs/camps because fasting is imperative to obtaining an accurate result.
Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. Take any medication that your doctor prescribed to you except for corticosteroids, estrogen or androgens, oral contraceptives, some diuretics, and anti-psychotic medications including haloperidol, some antibiotics, and niacin. Please consult your doctor for confirmation. Try and take an early morning appointment for your test, and after performing the blood draw for your test, you can take these prescribed medicines.
Do not smoke, drink any liquid other than water, or exercise during your fast. Even chewing gum is off-. Any of these elements can adversely affect your test results.
The post-lunch sugar test is done 2 hours after starting your regular lunch. For eg. If Mr Sharma has started his lunch at 12.00 noon, he needs to complete his blood collection at 2.00 pm. Mr. Sharma will require to reach the lab at 1.50 pm, i.e. 10 minutes early to avoid registration delays. Also, Mr. Sharma cannot have any food after finishing his lunch for 2 hours. He can have water and his medicines.
