Fasting before labs?

[ForeverSmall]

How important is that? I got out of work early so was going to jet down to labcorps and get them drawn but have been eating all day. I'm guessing I need to wait?

 

[Perrin Aybara]

I don't think it matters for testosterone tests. I know it does for lipids and that's the only one I fast for.

 

[puckhog]

Shouldnt matter like @Perrin Aybara said except for lipids and glucose.

 

[ForeverSmall]

That's what I figured. Thanks guys. I ended up deciding to wait, they got hours Saturday mornings so I'll just drive down then. Thanks again!

 

[MindlessWork]

A good fasting schedule will be no foods after 8pm on a Friday and then go in for the blood draw at 8am Saturday. This works for me and I don't feel discomfort.

It's the lipids/glucose panels that require fasting 12 hrs before draw.