Can I drink Gatorade before a fasting blood test?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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No it has electrolytes which may interfere with the electrolyte panel

Dr. Bhanu Suggests...

Take a STOOL EXAMINATION, PH & REDUCING SUBSTANCES Test or Take a ALLERGY RHINITIS/ASTHMA/INHALANT PANEL - ADULT (MINI) Test

Book STOOL EXAMINATION, PH & REDUCING SUBSTANCES Test Book ALLERGY RHINITIS/ASTHMA/INHALANT PANEL - ADULT (MINI) Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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