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2021-09-27 09:45:49
I am planning for a test of thyroid profile, should i do fasting or not. If yes how hours of fasting needed?. Please guide me.
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Overnight fasting with sound sleep is advisable If on thyroid medication, it is advisable to delay medication till sampling on the day of test

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Overnight 8 hr fasting needed

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8 hrs fasting

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