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While tempting, food is not a friend of blood exams. But how can <\/span>food alter test results<\/span><\/a>? The nutrients your body absorbs from food \u2013 minerals, vitamins, proteins, fats and carbohydrates \u2013 can affect blood level readings. This may potentially cause inaccuracies in comparison to normal levels. To prevent this, your doctor will require you to fast from 8 to 12 hours prior to a test. Times will vary by test, and some will have fewer or more specific foods to refrain from.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Fasting](\"https://medartslab.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Depositphotos_12298222_s-2015-300x200.jpg\")
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