Got a few blood tests written by my gynac for tomorrow and im confused whether to eat or not. Empty stomach is so hard in pregnancy yaar, i feel dizzy without food. Does anyone know if fasting is must for these?
For a simple pregnancy blood test, no fasting is required. If you are getting a full profile done to save on multiple lab visit costs, then check if sugar is included, as that might need fasting.
I used to get my blood tests done during my lunch break. Most routine pregnancy blood tests don't require fasting, except the glucose (sugar) tolerance test. Just call the lab beforehand to save time.
For the pregnancy test, you can eat comfortably. When I went for mine, my mother made sure I had a good breakfast so I wouldn't feel dizzy after they took blood.
For a normal pregnancy confirmation blood test (Beta HCG), fasting is not needed at all. You can just walk into any local lab anytime of the day and get it done easily.
It depends on which test you are getting done. For Beta HCG or CBC, fasting is not required, but for fasting blood sugar or thyroid, it might be. It's always best to ask your doctor's clinic first.
Fasting? Oh god, we pregnant ladies can't stay without food for an hour, let alone fast! No fasting needed unless the doctor specifically asked for a sugar test.
I just had my routine tests last month. The HCG and routine blood tests don't need fasting, but they did my glucose test later which needed fasting. Just confirm with the nurse.
