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When fasting for metabolic blood test can i drink water?
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Yes: Plan water no lemon or additives can be taken before a fasting blood test.
Answered 10/21/2020
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A member asked:
How long should you fast for a fasting metabolic panel? I keep hearing varying numbers. I'm assuming drinking water is ok at any point in time.
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I had lab work done. my blood sugar level can back high. was fasting blood work & didn't drink any water, would that cause the sugar level to be high?
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For fasting bloodwork(hormones)is it okay if I forget to drink a water prior a blood draw that morning?Does not drinking a water affect results?I only took half glass of water 3-4 mins prior to blood draw.Is 3-4 mins enough time for body to hydrate?
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