The container ship APL Minnesota, operated by Singapore-based American President Lines. Supporters of U.S.-flag merchant shipping are fighting hard to protect it against cheaper foreign competition. But the fleet is effectively dead already, according to one industry expert.
You will have to consult your physician for the exact fasting period for blood work. The time frame can range anywhere from 9 to 12 hours before the blood test. Â» One of the fasting requirements for blood work is that you make a note of what you have been consuming for about a week prior to your blood work.
You must fast at least 12 hours before taking a cholesterol blood test to get an accurate reading on triglycerides. The American Heart Association warns against quick cholesterol tests you find in malls and health fairs because fasting is imperative to obtaining an accurate result.