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Do i need to fast for liver function test?
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NO: You do not need to fast for Liver function tests, however Cholesterol/LIPID panels as well as Diabetes testing is often done in conjunction with LFT's, so be sure to fast if they are being tested for as well.
Answered 5/31/2019
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