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Study Questions Whether Fasting Is Needed Before Blood Tests
Original: We May Have Been Wrong About Fasting Before Blood Tests, Study Reveals
A new study suggests long-standing medical advice to fast before blood tests may be unnecessary or wrong, questioning routine guidance given to patients before common blood work. The finding could change how doctors and clinics prepare patients for testing. Many are surprised that such a basic, widely accepted medical instruction is now being challenged by research.
Why now: Fasting before blood tests is a routine instruction given to millions of patients, so research challenging it affects everyday medical practice.
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