Is it really necessary to get some sleep before a blood test, or is it okay if I haven't slept much the night before? Also, I'm wondering if being on my period can change my blood test results. Can that happen?

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-Its generally not necessary to sleep before a blood test unless specifically instructed by your doctor. As for your period, it usually doesn't affect most blood test results, but in some cases, hormone levels may fluctuate during menstruation, so it

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