Administering a lab test may have ample of instructions to be followed. One such is fasting before sample collection. There are a couple of diagnostic tests that require fasting. A bit of alteration from what has been suggested can account for huge erroneous results. So, when you are asked to remain hungry, it’s better you do it or regret later.
However, why do we need to fast before some tests?
Any intake of food causes a visible change of blood composition. When every organ of our body is working efficiently, these variations settle down after allotted time. Therefore, to understand exact functioning of our body parts, fasting of 10 -12 hours is essential. It ensures that the composition has no external influence and depicts exactly the true functions of organs. 
If normal results are obtained, the body is said to be healthy. And, on the other hand, abrupt results call for treatments and precautions. Continue reading “Lists of Blood Tests That Require Fasting”
