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A member asked:

I need a fasting blood test. i forgot and had two sips of tea made with skimmed milk. can i still go or shud i wait until tomorrow?

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Get your test : Don't bring it up. Everybody takes a littl something in the morning.

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/27/2015

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