“Can I eat before a blood test?”
I will have a total blood test. Can I eat before a blood test?
2 Answers
NursePhlebologist
It depends on the blood test. Generally blood tests such as lipid panel, blood glucose and several others require that you fast prior to submitting samples. Contact your doctor for the kind of blood test you need to do for more directions and advice.
You should only have water, black coffee or black tea. That would produce the best results for you blood work. Have a great day! Craig Sorkin, DNP, APN CEO and Founder BACK to Health
