K kelly a Guest Oct 13, 2008 #1 Should i fast before having this blood test and for how long? its for my blood pressure as its so high.
Should i fast before having this blood test and for how long? its for my blood pressure as its so high.
P Pink Monkey Guest Oct 13, 2008 #2 a blood pressure test is not a blood test. they check pressure by wrapping around your upper arm and using a machine (sphygomanometer!) if they asked you to fast its probably for a cholesterol, or blood sugar test.
a blood pressure test is not a blood test. they check pressure by wrapping around your upper arm and using a machine (sphygomanometer!) if they asked you to fast its probably for a cholesterol, or blood sugar test.
