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Your doctor will tell you if you should fast (avoid consuming food, beverages and medications, usually for nine to 12 hours) before your blood test. If you aren't fasting when the blood sample is drawn, only the values for total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol will be usable.
Fasting Blood Test. If youâve ever had your cholesterol or glucose levels tested before, you know that food and drink intake can affect the outcome of blood tests. That's why a fasting blood test usually requires that you avoid all food and drinks except water for 12 hours before your screening. Itâs also advised that you avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your fasting blood test, as well as any strenuous exercise.