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A 28-year-old female asked:
For the comprehensive metabolic panel (refl) test, how many hours does the patient have to fast before getting the test done ?
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Dr. Said Abuhasnaanswered
Critical Care 36 years experience
Recommend more than 12 hrs
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
A nine hour fast will more than suffice for a CMP.
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Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
I ALWAYS FAST AT LEAST 10 -12 HOURS BEFORE THE TEST TO MAKE SURE MOST IF NOT ALL CHEMICALS, FLUIDS OR OTHER INGREDIENTS ARE NOT PRESENT. ALSO DON'T TAKE ANY PILLS OR MEDICATION BEFORE TEST AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO EAT OR DRINK RIGHT AFTER TEST.
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Last updated Aug 11, 2021
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