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Old 11th Apr 2008, 00:07
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adam_753
 
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A lipids profile will be affected by consuming a greasy meal so if you have a questionable cholesterol level then you would be better to fast. In real terms a lipid profile is only valid if you fast for 8-12 hours. However generally a cholesterol result will be consistent regardless. My warning is if you have a high cholesterol avoid eating before the test.

A finger prick Haemoglobin will not be affected AT ALL by eating a meal. Hb will only change suddenly if you have acute blood loss (unlikely!)
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