Laboratory Examinations and Fasting

What are the laboratory examinations that require fasting?

Are there dietary restrictions in laboratory examinations?

• Fasting

• Low-Fat Diet

• Hydration

• Avoidance of Specific Foods or Beverages

Should certain foods be avoided prior lab tests?

• Yes

• No

Can food taken before blood drawback cause misleading results?

• Yes

• No

Can an individual type of diet interfere with lab tests and values?

• Yes

• No

What is fasting for a Laboratory test?

What foods increase catecholamines?

• coffee

• tea

• chocolate

• bananas

• cocoa

What factors affect prothrombin time?