- Male
- 40 Years
- 29/03/2023
Why do you have to fast for 14 hours before a blood test?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
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
Answered 24/07/2025
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