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Good evening doctors. i apologize if this is a silly question....is it ok to use and to apply deodorant before having a fasting blood test? will the chemicals in the deodorant affect the blood test results?

Q: good evening doctors. i apologize if this is a silly question....is it ok to use and to apply deodorant before having a fasting blood test? will the chemicals in the deodorant affect the blood test results?

: No. These do not penetrate your skin surface deep enough to enter the bloodstream and alter any test.

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No. These do not penetrate your skin surface deep enough to enter the bloodstream and alter any test.

Answered 7/17/2023

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A member asked:

Good evening doctors. i apologize if this is a silly question....is it ok to use and to apply deodorant before having a fasting blood test? will the chemicals in the deodorant affect the blood test results?

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