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My doctor did a blood lipid profile but i didnt fast. will that affect the test?

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Dr. Anita Prakash answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Definitely: A fasting lipid panel is what is needed to get reliable numbers, especially if they are being used to risk stratify you and/or calculate your lifetime risk of heart disease. 10-12 hours of no food, but may stay hydrated morning of test with water.

Answered 2/28/2017

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Fasting lipids: Having not fasted may have affected your triglyceride level adversely, which may have raised your total cholesterol result a bit. If there's any question about the results, especially if they're abnormal, recheck fasting - first thing in the morning before eating would be ideal.

Answered 9/18/2017

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