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Is Fasting Required For Lipid Profile Blood Test?

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Question : I plan to get my Lipid Profile blood test done this weekend. Is fasting required for Lipid Profile blood test?
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not really required

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your query.

There are different suggestions whether lipid profile should be done fasting or not. But I suggest that you do it fasting atleast 6 -8 hrs

Hope it helps

Dr Vaishalee
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Is Fasting Required For Lipid Profile Blood Test?

Brief Answer: Not really required Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. There are different suggestions whether lipid profile should be done fasting or not. But I suggest that you do it fasting atleast 6 -8 hrs Hope it helps Dr Vaishalee