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Fasting Blood Test Requirements

Published May,24 2018 | By Beth Celli

Blood test results need to be accurate to be useful, and to ensure this, some advance preparation may be required. Most notably, certain cholesterol and glucose tests require fasting. Be sure to understand how you need to prepare for your blood tests, and if fasting is required.