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My doctor order a cbc, complete metabolic panel, pt test, and immunoglobulin test should i fast for these tests for most possible accuracy? also what are they looking for in an immunoglobulin test? wbc 3.0 alt 199 couples months before.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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fasting: Fast for 10 to 12 hours due to metabolic panel. However, you will need to dialogue with your provider to find out why certain tests like immunoglobulin test is being done.

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Answered 6/15/2020

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A member asked:

My doctor order a cbc, complete metabolic panel, pt test, and immunoglobulin test should i fast for these tests for most possible accuracy? also what are they looking for in an immunoglobulin test? wbc 3.0 alt 199 couples months before.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh agreed

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