Fasting is necessary for lipid profile?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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6+ Yrs

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No, fasting is not nesscary until your doctor has specifically asked you to do so

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a Indirect Coombs Test Test or Take a CD19 (Pan B-Cell Marker) Test

Book Indirect Coombs Test Test Book CD19 (Pan B-Cell Marker) Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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