Fasting blood test

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A fasting blood test is a blood sample taken from a person who has not eaten for 9 to 12 hours. Usually, the blood sample is taken early in the morning.

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Examples of blood tests that may be done after a period of fasting include fasting blood sugar (fasting plasma glucose) and lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides).

Author:Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Medical Review:Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology
Last Updated: 07/25/2007

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