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We May Have Been Wrong About Fasting Before Blood Tests, Study Reveals
Fasting is a common requirement for many routine laboratory blood tests , with patients often instructed to avoid eating or drinking anything except water for 8 to 12 hours before their sample is taken.
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A new study challenges the routine requirement that patients fast for 8 to 12 hours before many laboratory blood tests, suggesting the step may be unnecessary for a wide range of assays. The research questions the long‑standing practice of restricting food and drink, except water, prior to sample collection.
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