Tests that are most critically affected when a patient is not fasting at the time of collection include:

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Glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipid profiles are all affected by recent food intake, so fasting is necessary before collection to ensure accurate results. The other tests listed may be affected by certain factors (e.g. medications, medical conditions), but fasting is not required for their accuracy.

Tests That Are Most Critically Affected When a Patient Is