Question 1

having a blood test tomorrow for persistent headaches - including gold vial and purple vial. i normally would be on aspirin for the pain - should i avoid aspirin before a blood test?

Accepted Answer

NO: There should no reason to avoid the aspirin for this reason. One might be concerned that the aspirin might worsen the headaches if taken too much. There is some llierature to suggest that pain pills of any kind might further headaches.
Best wishes.

Question 2

im 35 just had a baby 9 weeks ago and my ast is 41 and my atl is 58 high , my doctor is all freaked out i dont drink since last new years, but did take aspirin for week before the blood test for a tooth pain on and off ?help?

Accepted Answer

: Liver function tests can be elevated for a multitude of reasons, and some may be related to viral infections or problems secondary to toxemia of pregnancy.  These abnormalities due to viral causes can be identified by testing, and those due to pregnancy itself will soon resolve.  Another test in a month or two may reduce your physician's concerns by returning to normal.

Question 3

can i take aspirin before a blood typing test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: you can take an aspirin prior to blood typing test. Why are you taking aspirin?  are other tests being done at the same time as the blood typing test?  
if so, need to confirm that aspirin would be ok

Question 4

cbc panels for the last 4 months. the dr concerned bc my bicarbonates keep getting lower. last was 12. now having foamy urine. do i need to be concerned? history of excessive use of aspirin due to back pain. blood test normal but high glucose high

Accepted Answer

Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it would help to know why were these tests done? What symptoms do you have? How high was glucose?    
Wish you good health!

Question 5

what causes b12 deficiency? blood test-b12=158, b6=2.4, folate=12.5, homocysteine=12.9. i eat a balanced diet. on 325 of aspirin to prevent more dvts.

Accepted Answer

Malabsorption: B12 is readily available in foods of animal origin (including dairy &amp; eggs) so unless one is vegan you'll get enough via diet unless you can't absorb it; this can be caused by low hydrochloric acid, overgrowth of yeast or bacteria in the small intestines or a hereditary condition called pernicious anemia.Take methylcobalamin orally or by injection.
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Question 6

non fasting blood test: alp 123, potassium 5.2 and glucose 109.  is this normal non fast?  taking aspirin daily and nitrofurantoin 2-3 times a week.

Accepted Answer

Normal: The numbers are essentially within normal limits. Upper normal for potassium is 5.1, but due to handling errors, slight elevations are often / usually not a problem, they are an artifact. You may want to repeat the test to recheck the potassium level.

Question 7

how to reduce creatinine in blood test of my husband it is 118 ummol/l .his medicine ezetrol and asprin.

Accepted Answer

Healthy diet/water: Here are some suggestions for lowering creatinine in the blood. 1) avoid very strenuous exercise as this causes muscle breakdown and can increase creatinine (normal amounts of exercise like walking is fine)  2) drink plenty of water 3) avoid large amounts of high protein food such as meat and dairy 4) reduce sodium intake 5) avoid excessive caffeine  6) avoid alcohol

Question 8

if there is a little blood found in my urine test, could it be either due to taking aspirin before the test or due to strenuous exercise ?

Accepted Answer

Blood in Urine: Either the aspirin you took or your strenuous exercise could have been responsible for the blood found in your urine, but so could have many other factors .  The important thing to remember is that blood in the urine is not normal and is a warning sign that something may be wrong and be in need of further investigation and / or treatment. I highly recommend that you see your doctor.

Question 9

can regular aspirin use (2-3 per week) cause moderate blood on ua test strip? how long will it take to go away after no aspirin has been taken?

Accepted Answer

: I would not blame the UA results on that level of aspirin exposure. A thorough evaluation of several other possibilities would be prudent.

Question 10

how many hours before a blood pressure test can i take aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: Aspirin has no effect on blood pressure.

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Having a blood test tomorrow for persistent headaches - including gold vial and purple vial. i normally would be on aspirin for the pain - should i avoid aspirin before a blood test?

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Im 35 just had a baby 9 weeks ago and my ast is 41 and my atl is 58 high , my doctor is all freaked out i dont drink since last new years, but did take aspirin for week before the blood test for a tooth pain on and off ?help?

A member asked:

Can i take aspirin before a blood typing test?

A member asked:

Cbc panels for the last 4 months. the dr concerned bc my bicarbonates keep getting lower. last was 12. now having foamy urine. do i need to be concerned? history of excessive use of aspirin due to back pain. blood test normal but high glucose high

A member asked:

What causes b12 deficiency? blood test-b12=158, b6=2.4, folate=12.5, homocysteine=12.9. i eat a balanced diet. on 325 of aspirin to prevent more dvts.

A member asked:

Non fasting blood test: alp 123, potassium 5.2 and glucose 109. is this normal non fast? taking aspirin daily and nitrofurantoin 2-3 times a week.

A member asked:

How to reduce creatinine in blood test of my husband it is 118 ummol/l .his medicine ezetrol and asprin.

A member asked:

If there is a little blood found in my urine test, could it be either due to taking aspirin before the test or due to strenuous exercise ?

A member asked:

Can regular aspirin use (2-3 per week) cause moderate blood on ua test strip? how long will it take to go away after no aspirin has been taken?

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How many hours before a blood pressure test can i take aspirin?

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