âIt had its days, it was very tough, mostly financially. I think it made me realise why God said there should be a man and a woman and there should be husband and wife â to share responsibilities.â. The 26 year-old Bloemfontein born actressâ parents divorced when she was only seven years old. She recalls how she enjoyed having her father around before he left.
As a general rule, patients should avoid eating or drinking anything other than water during the 12 hours prior to any blood test. Blood tests specifically prohibiting alcohol consumption in the 24 hours prior to the administration include the triglyceride test and the gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) test.
Instructions: If you are asked to fast for your test: Â· Do not eat or drink anything (except water) for at least 8 hours before you go to the laboratory to have your blood taken. If your physician has ordered lipid tests, you must fast for at least 12 hours.You may drink water, but no juice, tea or coffee. Â· Do not smoke, chew gum, or exercise. Do not eat or drink anything (except water) for at least 8 hours before you go to the laboratory to have your blood taken. If your physician has ordered lipid tests, you must fast for at least 12 hours.