1938 Packard Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Every doctor I had who ordered blood testing, until today, had insisted, "fast". Fast meant, "FAST" not even coffee until after the testing. This one I met today? Has to be the different one. She asked, even before she mentioned another blood test, whether I had eaten. I told her I had coffee in the morning and tea later in the day. No trouble, I guess. She sent me to the lab within the hour for another round of "find the cholesterol". Now, I get to find out whether coffee or tea really do change the numbers. Doctor showed me the last reading and I was a bit high on triglycerides. Not much change in diet. Still with the red meat. But, will my number rise or fall? I'll see in two weeks when the result is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobdog Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Keep us apprised. Money is riding on the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Keep us apprised. Money is riding on the outcome. IKR, I only have a year left before I lose my money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 9 out of 10 experts agree, we have no idea what you're talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginguy Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 It takes two weeks to get lab results on a basic metabolic and lipid panel? That is a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1938 Packard Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 It takes two weeks to get lab results on a basic metabolic and lipid panel? That is a very long time. They probably have it already. The equipment is on premises. But, this is the union's clinic and so it takes two weeks just to get an appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobdog Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 They probably have it already. The equipment is on premises. But, this is the union's clinic and so it takes two weeks just to get an appointment. Conspiracies factor into the odds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1938 Packard Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Conspiracies factor into the odds. More likely just a small clinic that caters to 4,000 members on limited hours. You can't expect convenience at that rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naraku360 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Every doctor I had who ordered blood testing, until today, had insisted, "fast". Fast meant, "FAST" not even coffee until after the testing. This one I met today? Has to be the different one. I've never been told to fast before blood draws. And have to have blood work more frequently than the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1938 Packard Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 I've never been told to fast before blood draws. And have to have blood work more frequently than the norm. I guess it depends what's being tested. For cholesterol and glucose, I had always been told to undergo a minimum eight hour fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobdog Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I've never been told to fast before blood draws. And have to have blood work more frequently than the norm. Whenever I get a blood panel done, they tell me not to eat beforehand. I'm not sure how important it actually is, but some doctors still tell you do to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggnificent Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I've never been told to fast before blood draws. And have to have blood work more frequently than the norm. ive heard of fasting for blood glucose tests i think i had to fast when they checked my lipids as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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