Fasting/Echo and Halter Monitor test question

[dancer67]

First, I have to go for a fasting blood sugar and Cholesterol blood test Wed morning. I know I am suppposed to fast for 12 hours prior, so nothing after 8 pm. Does this include water? Am I allowed to drink any water? And can I take my blood pressure pill before I go, or wait until after test?

And does anyone know if I go for my Echo test on Friday, and I am picking up my halter that day, and return it on Saturday, that results will be back for my Dr on Monday? I have an appt with her on Monday.

And last, please pray everything comes back normal.

Thank you  

[daisy232627]

Sorry , I can't answer any of your questions. Just wanted to let you know I will include you in my prayers tonight

[forwells]

Hi Dancer

 Water is fine just no food for 12 hours before test and i am guessing your tablets are also .This test only takes a day to get back

 Dont know about the other

wishing you well cheers kev 

[forestbythesealady]

Yep, water is okay. I just started fasting for my blood work tomorrow and yearly physical. I'm taking my meds as scheduled, so I'm sure that's okay for you. I don't know about the halter results. I had one done years ago when I was pregnant and seem to remember the results being pretty quick.

[shrublet]

In my own experience, water is ok for the fasting glucose test but I would contact your doctor or the clinic doing the testing to be 100%, especially about your blood pressure pill. As for the doctor results, it depends if your doctor works on the weekend, if she'll be going over the test results just prior to your appointment or in front of you, etc.

[sixpack]

I would call the doctor about the meds before the test.  Sometimes, with my daughter, it is okay and sometimes it isn't.  You could even call the lab where it is being drawn.  If you can't take the med before, just bring it with you.

I don't eat anything after dinner (around 6pm) when I have fasting bloodwork the next day.  Water is fine as long as you don't overdo---drink tons and tons.

[dancer67]

Okay. I will double check with them. I would like to at least be able to have water!! And the bummer? I am taking the kids to see New Moon tonight AND I CANT HAVE POPCORN!!! Waaahhhh. What was I thinking???