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  • 24/02/2023

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Can fasting too long affect blood tests?

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • FIDM
  • 5+ Yrs
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yes it may affect white blood cells

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Take a CULTURE - ANAEROBIC (ANY SPECIMEN EXCEPT BLOOD) Test or Take a METHYLMALONIC ACID (QUANTITATIVE) - SERUM Test

Book CULTURE - ANAEROBIC (ANY SPECIMEN EXCEPT BLOOD) TestBook METHYLMALONIC ACID (QUANTITATIVE) - SERUM Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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