Question 1

how long should i stop drinking alcohol before i do a blood test to test ?

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Unknown: although most alcohol is metabolized at an average rate of 1oz of alcohol per hour  it depends on how much and when you last drank.

Question 2

hi. can drinking alcohol around 48-72 hrs before a blood test show low white blood count only by 0.5. thanks. ?

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Are you asking...: ...whether your blood count dropped by 0.5, or that your total white count is 0.5 (a much more serious issue)? Also, alcohol can affect bone marrow function--how much have you been drinking to warrant your question?

Question 3

could drinking alcohol the night before a blood test raised liver enzymes?

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Yes: It's common. Tell your physician you were partying. If the enzymes are high, they'll be repeated after a time off alcohol.

Question 4

will drinking alcohol the day before a blood test impact the results?

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Depends: Depending on which tests you're having and how much alcohol you drank, the results may be affected.  This is especially true if you are having liver function tests done.  Alcohol is also a diuretic and may lead to dehydration.  This may impact other tests as well.  Of course, if the test is for the presence of alcohol, you will likely be positive.

Question 5

how can drinking alcohol the night before a blood test for accutane affect the results?

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See below: Alcohol can raise your liver enzymes, making blood liver function tests falsely elevated. You should avoid alcohol while on Accutane anyway, as it can produce a disulfiram-like reaction (massive nausea/vomiting, stomach aches/cramping, etc.).

Question 6

could routine blood test results affected by drinking alcohol the night before?

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Yes: Drinking the night before will affect liver enzyme levels and depending on the amount dehydration induced, can affect other lab results too.

Question 7

how long after drinking alcohol for clear blood test?

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Depends on the test: Blood itself will be clear of alcohol after about 24 hours, but other markers of alcohol use may persist for up to 10 days.

Question 8

will drinking alcohol affect blood test results?

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Yes for some tests: Also it will depend on for what length of time and how much you are drinking. A blood alcohol level will show alcohol content of blood recently consumed. But a complete blood count will have indicators of changes in red blood cells as a result of chronic alcohol use. Chronic alcohol use: ggt, liver function tests, vitamin b12, folic acid, thiamine levels can be affected.

Question 9

how long after drinking alcohol should i wait before having cbc/platlet blood test? can having a few drinks 3 nights before blood test skew results??

Accepted Answer

No alcohol: Alcohol is a poison that never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it. It may or may not affect your lab results, but I can say for certain that it will not do you any good.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

how long do you wait after drinking alcohol before having a full blood test?

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Depends on the: Test concerned. Blood alcohol will dissipate in about 24 hours or less. Other changes in blood components, e.g. Carbohydrate deficient transferrin may be abnormal for up to two weeks, particularly after drinking for a few days. Ggt and other liver enzymes may be elevated, even after one drinking episode, for 2-3 days.

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