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Do i need to fast for preop blood work for a colonscopy?
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Usually not.: Fasting is recommended when checking cholesterol and sugars. These aren't standard blood tests associated with colonoscopies.
Answered 5/1/2017
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Depends: Most likely not. Just depends on what they are checking. If its lipids or iron studies then yes otherwise lost likely kit.
Answered 4/22/2013
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