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 SCAI answered. Fasting for 9 to 12 hours before a cholesterol blood test ensures accuracy in the test. It helps make sure your body does not have extra sources of fat - say, from the ice cream you had for dessert - that could alter the test results.