Why Choose Medicare Carve Out Coverage. Medicare carve out coverage plans are used by employers to reserve the parity between saving money and the benefits they offer to their Medicare pre and post retirees.
Through this line, you receive healthy blood. The procedure usually takes 1 to 4 hours. The time depends on how much blood you need and what part of the blood you receive. During the blood transfusion, a nurse carefully watches you, especially for the first 15 minutes. This is when allergic reactions are most likely to occur. The nurse continues to watch you during the rest of the procedure as well.
How to Fast. If you are required to fast prior to your blood test, you should receive specific instructions. Most cholesterol and triglyceride tests require fasting for 12 hours prior to the blood draw, while fasting blood glucose typically requires at least an 8 hour fast. Most people have fasting lab tests completed early in the morning, so if they need to fast for 12 hours, they can be sleeping for most of the fast.