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.
i forgot to ask my doctor how long should i fast before taking glucose, cholesterol and urinary tests.... its between 12 to 15 hrs ...better close to 15 hrs. I would call and double check with your doctor, but usually it is a 12 hour fast. 12 hours straight. only water is allowed.