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Outpatient Collection Locations
Courier and Phlebotomy Services
Tests Requiring an Overnight Fast
Patient Preparation Instructions for 24-Hour Urine Collections
Test Requiring Appointments
Insurances
Tests Requiring an Overnight Fast
A number of laboratory studies require a period of fasting before collection in order to ensure valid test results. These include, but may not be limited to, those listed below. Recommended times of fasting from food are provided.
- Basic metabolic panel: 8 hours
- Cholesterol, total or HDL: 12 hours
- Comprehensive metabolic panel: 12 hours
- Fasting blood sugar: 8 hours
- Lipid panel: 12 hours
- Triglycerides: 12 hours
Questions about patient preparation for any tests not listed should be referred to the Main Laboratory at 570-621-4032.
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