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Thyroid Testing Question
Yes, I know this belongs on HEALTH but I need a quick answer! 
Do you need to fast the night before getting blood work done for thyroid testing? If so, how many hours in advance?
TY!
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Posted 8/26/08 9:29 PM  |
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beautyq115
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Re: Thyroid Testing Question
No I didn't
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| Posted 8/26/08 9:35 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: Thyroid Testing Question
Check the website of the place where you are going to go get the blood taken; sometimes they have instructions per test.
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| Posted 8/26/08 9:36 PM |
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justthe4ofus
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Re: Thyroid Testing Question
I have a thyriod condition and I never fast for a test
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| Posted 8/26/08 9:41 PM |
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metagefken
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Re: Thyroid Testing Question
my daughter has a thyroid problem and only fasts if her doctor orders a fasting blood sugar test.
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| Posted 8/26/08 9:44 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: Thyroid Testing Question
i only had it done with other tests - I didn't eat after midnight and I had the testing done at 8am.
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| Posted 8/26/08 9:45 PM |
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Re: Thyroid Testing Question
OK, thanks... my OB/GYN gave me paperwork to go get tested today but she didn't mention that I would have to fast.
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| Posted 8/26/08 9:51 PM |
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donegal419
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Re: Thyroid Testing Question
no, not for thyroid, but if you're getting a whole work up done (blood sugar, cholestrol, etc.) i would avoid eating too much and avoid fatty foods.
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| Posted 8/26/08 11:18 PM |
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kns10-20
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Re: Thyroid Testing Question
If the testing is exclusively for thyroid then no. GL !
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| Posted 8/27/08 1:55 AM |
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