Which blood tests need to be fasting?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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A lipid profile test and fasting blood glucose need minimum 10 hours of fasting howver, check with your doctor if you are only checking lipid profile for certain parameters then you might not need fasting.

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