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please, has anyone else had a special blood test before referral

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dawny99
dawny99

my doc says I need a special blood test that has to be taken at 9am has anyone else had this test if so what is it

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  • jane32290
    jane32290

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    Have you been told to refrain from eating after a certain time the night before and not to eat in the morning?It may be that you need a "fasting" blood test to get a baseline of results without any glucose e.g interfering
  • dawny99
    dawny99

    Posted

    no i have not been ask to fast just that is as to be at 9am, just sounds weird to me
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