(3) The minor children of an eligible Veteran. For purpose of burial in a national cemetery, a minor child is a child who is unmarried and: (a) Who is under 21 years of age; or, (b) Who is under 23 years of age and pursuing a full-time course of instruction at an approved educational institution. (4) The unmarried adult child of an eligible Veteran. For purpose of burial in a national cemetery, an unmarried adult child is:
Be aware that this study cannot determine the effect that removal of a fasting requirement would have on treatment decisions and treatment benefit. Requiring patients to fast for 8 to 12 hours before a lipid panel blood draw is common practice, but fasting adds no clinical value and is an unnecessary burden on patients, researchers said.
Please ensure that you have nothing to eat or drink (other than water) for 8-12 hours prior. to presenting for the test. It is recommended that you fast for 8 hours for a âFasting glucoseâ. and 10-12 hours for âcholesterol/lipidâ testing. 2. Do not fast for any longer than 12 hours, as this may affect your test. 3. Ensure that you drink plenty of water to stay well hydrated.