Do You Need to Fast for a CMP?
Fasting is recommended because glucose is measured.
Guidelines
- 8–12 hours without food
- Water: yes
- Medications: as usual
If You Don't Fast
- Glucose may be elevated
- Other values less affected
Tests Requiring Fasting
- Yes: glucose, lipids
- No: CBC, TSH
Source: American Association for Clinical Chemistry, NLM MedlinePlus.
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