Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it a bad idea to eat before a blood test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends on the test: Some tests are best done in fasting state, e.g., glucose, lipid. For most tests it does not matter.
Answered 3/16/2015
5.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Right now the blood test shows that my ft4 is 84.4, and i'm guessing its not a good idea to travel to ghana soon?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Blood tests and the dr said my level of something that was supposed to be around 60 is 129 and need to go to gastroent. Any idea what it is level of?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Any ideas if I can have lupus and RA without showing in blood test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Past 2 yrs I have constantly felt tired, achy body etc, blood tests came bk fine? Any ideas i also have glands poppin up everywhere for no reason.....
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have Crohn's and my belly button hurts really bad and is oozing pus and blood and stinks horrible. Any idea of what it is?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Very tired midway through the day, and especially after i eat. Basic blood sugar test came back ok. Have anxiety, but this was never an issue. Ideas?
Even if I fast I suffer from bad flatulence. Fasting was for blood test. I thought gas was related to eating. I suspected malabsorption. Any ideas?
I feel weak in my knees/suddenly tired. I test my blood sugar and it's normal. Then I eat and I feel better. I usually sleep afterwards. Ideas?
I made a blood test for alleries and I am highly intolerant to shellfish but i can eat salmon and kingfish...I want to try crab.Is that a good idea?
Struggling with loss of appetite, fatigue and mild nausea for two months. Rumbling, tight stomach. No blood in stools and all tests come back negative. Exercise and eat FODMAP diet but no joy. Any ideas?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
