Cloudy urine can be caused by a variety of conditions, including vaginal discharge, sexually transmitted diseases, dehydration, certain autoimmune disorders, as well as infection, inflammation, or other conditions of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra).loudy urine can be caused by a variety of conditions, including vaginal discharge, sexually transmitted diseases, dehydration, certain autoimmune disorders, as well as infection, inflammation, or other conditions of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra).
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.
Before you have any type of blood test at your healthcare providerâs office - including a lipid profile - you're usually told that you need to fast before taking the test. Current recommendations suggest that you refrain from eating anywhere between 8 and 12 hours before having your blood drawn for the cholesterol test.