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Are you supposed to fast before an echo test?

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No.: You are not mentioning which organ is getting an "echo" test. But in any case, fasting is not required. If it is a cardiac echo, no special prep needed. If it is a uterine echo, no fasting but drinking a lot of water beforehand is recommended.

Answered 3/27/2013

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