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Why does a cardiologist do fasting blood tests? is this routine?
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Why fast for tests: Fasting blood tests are used to get an idea of what your lipid and glucose levels are. If your lipids are elevated on a fasting blood sample, you need dietary, k exercise and/or drug therapy to control their levels. If you fasting glucose is normal, that does not rule out diabetes. Another test called a hemoglobin a1c will give you a better idea of your have diabetes if it's elevated.
Answered 4/23/2015
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Yes: Fasting blood test is routinely done especially for blood sugar and lipid panel.
Answered 9/8/2013
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