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Fasting for blood test

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hollyisalovelyname · 05/08/2014 19:36

Ds 1 having a blood test tomorrow and was told to fast for 14 hours. Is he allowed water?

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AutumnshadesofGold · 05/08/2014 19:38

Yes, but only water so no cordial or tea etc :)

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hollyisalovelyname · 05/08/2014 19:41

Thank you

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Sidge · 05/08/2014 19:50

Yes, lots of water to prevent dehydration (which will make it harder to get blood) but nothing else. No gum, sweets, squash etc.

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