Does drinking water before blood test affect results?

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Dr Shaik Kalam

General Practitioner

MD (Physician)
3+ Yrs

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Drinking water does not affect the blood test results hugely. However, if you have been asked to fast then maintain a fasting timings of a minimum 8 hours and maximum 12 hours. During this time, you can sip water if you are feeling dehydrated.

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