What is a blood test?
Your blood is an invaluable window into your inner health. A blood test gives you a snapshot of your health at any point in time.
Before you take your blood test you will told whether there are any special instructions you should follow so that you can be confident of an accurate result.
Factors That Can Affect Your Blood Test Results
Diet: What you eat before the test can impact glucose and lipid levels.
Medications: Certain prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs can alter results.
Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol prior to testing can affect liver function tests and blood sugar levels.
Exercise: Physical activity can temporarily raise certain blood markers.
Hydration: Being dehydrated can lead to falsely elevated or decreased results.
Stress: High stress levels can influence hormone levels and other markers.