do I need to fast for the lab work? does anyone know.. I forgot to ask...

Jen

If blood glucose or HBA1C are on ur list then yes. U do not need to fast for an EKG. I did my EKG and blood work on the same day, so I took a protein shake with me. Once the woman was done taking my blood I drank the shake while waiting for an EKG. Sorry, I'm not sure what other tests u are getting done

You should always be fasting for a glucose level. The HgbA1c does not require fasting, as it is a measurement of glucose levels over a 3-month period of time. (I don't answer many medically related questions on this site, because they should be asked of the surgeon, but, having worked in the medical laboratory world, as the director of operations, for the last 11 years, I feel I am actually qualified to answer this particular question. )

If your doctor is ordering lipid testing (cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides), you should also be fasting.

Best of luck!

Laura

Ok great... yea I am getting the hba1c and the lipids.. Thanks so much for the quick responses. This helps a ton.

Now, I am packing something to eat for after the test

I'm waiting for my final of four needle sticks for the same lab work. It's okay to drink water. Actually, it's helpful when they look for veins. The glucose drink was so sickeningly sweet! I sure hope I can stay awake for the next half hour until the last stick!

My doc also wants us off all vitamins 3 days prior to labs so they have accurate results.