I'm really curious about the BSFPP blood test that my doctor mentioned. I know it's important to fast before some blood tests, but I'm not exactly sure how long I need to fast for this one. Could you let me know how many hours I should be fasting for a BSFPP blood test? I'm a bit worried about getting it right.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Ideally 6 hrs of gap would help for fasting sample and 90mins after food for postlinch sample

Answered 23 days ago

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