2007-09-01 13:15:37 · 5 answers · asked by veralewis24 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
it is recommended to be fasting 8 - 12 hours prior to any testing for lipids, ie: cholesterol or triglycerides; so that your recent food consumption has cleared your periphery. In other words for true accuracy of your condition.
2007-09-01 13:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by Terry J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no need to fast before testing cholesterol levels. Providing it is just a simple cholesterol test and not a full lipid panel test, where a fast for up to 12 hours is required.
2007-09-01 13:30:35 · answer #2 · answered by ibhere4u28 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So the doctor can get a more accurate check of your cholesterol level. When you eat, your cholesterol naturally goes higher. A fasting level tells what your count actually is, instead of being raised by the food you've eaten.
2007-09-01 13:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by gldjns 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No fasting required, however, it would be in your best interest to abstain from eating fried or fatty foods for a couple of days before the test!
2007-09-01 13:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by M. Rod 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you want it to be accurate.
2007-09-01 13:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by OhWell (Kiss my cute furry feet) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋