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A member asked:

Should i fast for a heamochromatosis blood test?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman answered

Not necessary: Won’t interfere with studies

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 2/2/2018

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Not needed: There is not need to fast for this test.

Answered 2/2/2018

402 views

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