Fasting for Medical

[airman3454]

I have my medical scheduled for 830 tomorrow morning and I am wondering t what time should I start fasting tonight.... I have a drug screening also right after the medical. I am wanting to make sure I give them whatever they need without the food in my system.


Thanks!

[phillyrube]

Normally they want you to fast for a blood sugar, but they should tell you ahead of time. Water only 12 hours prior to the blood pull.

[Mrs. Hoppes]

Don't know about your specific situation, but when a fasting is called for usually, it is nothing after midnight for most blood draws. It is not just glucose that requires a fasting. It is also cholesterol.

[phillyrube]

Don't know about your specific situation, but when a fasting is called for usually, it is nothing after midnight for most blood draws. It is not just glucose that requires a fasting. It is also cholesterol.

What she said...forgot about that one......

[az4code23]

I was always told from the physician not to eat anything after midnight, unless your physician has instructed you otherwise.