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Drink Water. Many people believe they should avoid water before a blood draw, but this couldnât be further from the truth. Drinking water will not only make you feel better if youâre fasting, it will also make for a smoother blood draw.
What to know about fasting before your lab test. With certain blood tests, you may be instructed to fast for up to eight hours before your appointment. Fasting before a blood draw means you donât eat or drink anything except water. Donât wait until the day of your blood draw to ask if you should fast. That could cause your appointment to be rescheduled.