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Is fasting necessary before myeloma-related blood tests?

by caritujain5 on Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:48 am

Tomorrow morning my father has his kappa lambda, light chains, free serum tests. Should he be empty stomach before these tests?

Thanks.

caritujain5

Re: Is fasting necessary before myeloma-related blood tests?

by Dr. Edward Libby on Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:47 pm

Hello,

It is not necessary to fast before these blood tests.

Dr. Edward Libby
Name: Edward Libby, M.D.
Beacon Medical Advisor

Re: Is fasting necessary before myeloma-related blood tests?

by caritujain5 on Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:56 pm

Thank you for your reply, Dr. Libby.

caritujain5


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