what happens if you do not fast for a blood test?

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what happens if you do not fast for a blood test?

Blood test for cholesterol and CBC complete blood count.

2006-11-08 11:13:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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It won't work right, and you'll have to do it again.

2006-11-08 11:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Your docotr is looking for a 'clean' sample. Food works with your system in many different ways and alters various aspects of your blood i.e. blood sugar. Eating or drinking anything but water will not give the doctor an accurate reading.

2006-11-08 11:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by hollice70 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

all of the readings for the tests will be wrong

2006-11-08 11:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by donna l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it can alter the results.

2006-11-08 13:00:12 · answer #4 · answered by kmack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋