Why do you have to fast for 14 hours before a blood test?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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You dont have to fast for 14 hours until and unless prescribed a by a doctor.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a IMMATURE PLATELET FRACTION (IPF) COUNT Test or Take a LFT (Liver Function) Test Test

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