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Is fasting required before blood test to check calcium level?
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No: Calcium level is not affected by food. Hope this is helpful! DR Z
Answered 9/27/2020
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No: You generally don’t need to fast for that specific test
Answered 5/26/2019
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Calcium : Calcium is not affected by food but can be affected by water intake.
Answered 5/26/2019
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Not for calcium: You do not need to fast for calcium. However, if you getting tested for glucose or lipids, then an overnight fast of at least 9 hours is required.
Answered 5/27/2019
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