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I am due to take a blood test for Cholestorol, have been told you have to fast for a certain period of time, can anyone tell me how long you fast for and what if anything can you drink anything during the fasting time?
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22:53 Tue 17th Jul 2012
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Toes
Do not eat anything and only drink water for 10-12 hours before having blood cholesterol tests (lipid profile).
22:55 Tue 17th Jul 2012
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puternut
I have had regular diabetic blood tests - including cholesterol - for 10 years or so.

At the first GPs surgery I had to fast 8 hours but my current GP likes 14 hours!!!

Water is allowed but in strict moderation (and to take tablets)
02:04 Wed 18th Jul 2012

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