Youâll have to do some sleuthing to figure out whatâs prompting your perspiration. Night sweats arenât rare: In one study published in Annals of Family Medicine, about a third of primary care patients reported night sweats during the past month.
Cholesterol tests also measure total cholesterol and triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood. People are typically told to have no food or liquids other than water for nine to 12 hours before the exam. Routine check-ups provide no health benefits, study finds.
A cholesterol test is a fasting blood test. 1  You will have to refrain from eating or drinking anything other than water for a period between 9 and 12 hours before the test. 2  You will need to bring a record of every food and beverage you have consumed for the week prior to testing with you for the doctor to review. You'll need to fast the night before and take the test the first thing in the morning to get an accurate reading. 2  You should not drink alcohol within 24 hours of testing. 3  If you normally take a vitamin supplement, do not take it within 24 hours of the test.