What are Blood Tests?
Blood tests are common medical tests. You may have a blood test as part of a routine physical examination or because you have certain symptoms.There are many different blood tests. Some tests focus on your blood cells and platelets. Some evaluate substances in your blood such as electrolytes, proteins and hormones. Others measure certain minerals in your blood. Regardless of why you’re having a blood test, it’s important to remember that blood tests help healthcare providers diagnose health issues. But blood test results aren’t diagnoses. An abnormal blood test result may not mean you have a serious medical condition.
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What should I do to prepare for my blood test?
1. Fast
2. Avoid certain foods and drinks
3. Avoid certain medicines
4. Stay hydrated
5. Moisturize your arms
6. Stay warm
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Why do some blood tests require fasting?
Everything you eat and drink contains vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients that can cause the related levels in your blood to temporarily spike or drop. Fasting for 8–12 hours helps ensure that blood test results are free from these variables, making your test results as accurate as possible.
Some common tests that may require fasting include:
1. Cholesterol Tests
2. Blood Sugar Tests
3. Liver Function Tests
4. Kidney Function Tests
5. Basic Metabolic Panel
6. Glucose Tests