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How long after taking prednisone do i have to wait for bloodwork (a1c, fasting sugar, liver function, routine tests)?

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No wait: Hgba1c may be a bit up because you've taken prednisone, fasting sugar will be unaffected a few days after stopping, and the other routine labs were unaffected.

Answered 8/12/2019

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