A quick question: do I need to fast before going for the medical examination? I forgot to ask them.could anyone tell me please?
This is incorrect. You should follow your normal routine.You should drink a lot of water before your appointment.
That is what I was told when I booked my appointment, thank you!This is incorrect. You should follow your normal routine.
Incorrect advice. You need to be ready to give a urine sample. Other than that drink normally.That is what I was told when I booked my appointment, thank you!
They must of ask for tests other than the standard blood panel. You can return to any local lab after fasting.Thank you both,I called them to ask whether she needs to fast or not , they told me no need to fast . Later on when she went to give her blood , they were asking why didn’t she fast ?
They took the blood anyway .They must of ask for tests other than the standard blood panel. You can return to any local lab after fasting.
So fasting wasn't actually required but may have been better for certain tests. The doctor didn't specify fasting.They took the blood anyway .
Actually the nurse was asking why didn’t she fast as it was for diabetic test.So fasting wasn't actually required but may have been better for certain tests. The doctor didn't specify fasting.
You don't need to fast for A1C which is the most accurate test to measure blood sugar. Nurses don't work at labs they are usually phlebotomists.Actually the nurse was asking why didn’t she fast as it was for diabetic test.
Nurses still rarely do blood tests not even in the hospital labs. Maybe they had an RPN who had taken a phlebotomy course. Still doesn't matter A!C is the most reliable test and measures your blood sugar over the past 3 months so doesn't matter if you are fasting.the doctor sent us to a clinique to do all the tests .