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• 40 Years
• 24/02/2023

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Why should we fast before blood test?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Shaik Kalam

General Practitioner

• MD (Physician)
• 3+ Yrs

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This is because food can alter results and affect doctors investigation

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