Tue, May-04-04, 18:11
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Lowcarb since 7/2002
Posts: 5,991
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 360/232/180
BF:BMI 53.2/34.3/?
Progress: 71%
Location: U.S.: Mid-Atlantic
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It depends what test they are doing. They can measure your total cholesterol without fasting. However, to get the breakdown of hdl/ldl/triglycerides (which is what you want -- total cholesterol by itself isn't all that meaningful) you need to fast for 12 hour before the test and you need to refrain from alcohol for three days before the test. I know this because I just scheduled this test myself with my doctor and they sent me the instructions.
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