Is there anything you should do, or not do, to prepare for a blood test to check your cholesterol? I want to make sure my results are accurate. Thanks!
2006-12-15 12:48:27 · 5 answers · asked by Sugar_Mama 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
In answer to your Question ...YES you should ideally fast from midnight, and have the test done first thing in the morning,
you may drink water only.
2006-12-15 14:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by christine s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat anything after dinner the night before the blood draw or at least 12 hours before the blood draw. Do continue to drink water as you normally would, but only water. No tea or coffee. You want to still drink water to insure you aren't dehydrated for the blood draw. Trust me it is hard to draw blood on a dehydrated person. You shouldn't pass out if you breath normal and don't tense up.
Good luck!
2006-12-15 21:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your not supposed to eat an hour before your blood test cause my mom passed out because she ate!ya they told her your not supposed to eat.
hoe that answers your question
omg sorry this was supposed to say
hope this answers your question!
sorry!!!:*(
2006-12-15 20:56:27 · answer #3 · answered by softball_champ_1393 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fast 12 hrs before the test... drink water if u get hungry....
2006-12-15 20:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by rev. needy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Needy has the correct answer !
2006-12-15 22:29:02 · answer #5 · answered by busyfingers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋