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Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: 8 to 10 hours is considered FASTING. You should be testing BEFORE each meal, and then again TWO HOUR after each meal. If you are under control, the FASTING reading (first thing in the morning, before breakfast) should be low-normal, like 80-100.
Blood cholesterol, triglyceride and glucose levels are the most common tests that require fasting. Vitamin levels, such as vitamin E or A, also need to be drawn when the patient is fasting. Typically at least a 12-hour fast is required for cholesterol and triglyceride screenings.