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Could i drink alcohol before a blood test?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depends on what: test you are referring to.

Answered 6/26/2018

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Not a good idea: Alcohol intake will affect some lab results and may make interpretation of the results problematic.

Answered 9/22/2020

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