• Female
• 40 Years
• 15/03/2023

Question

How long should a person fast before a blood test?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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You are required to fast for 8-12 hours before testing.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a MUMPS IGM Test or Take a RED CELL OSMOTIC FRAGILITY (STANDARD METHOD) Test

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