Second Medical Opinion

Your trusted source for evidence-based medical information, reviewed by healthcare professionals

✓ Medical Professional Reviewed ✓ Evidence-Based Content ✓ Regularly Updated

Fasting vs Non-Fasting Cholesterol Test: Which One Is Right for You?

A patient preparing for a cholesterol test, with a comparison of fasting and non-fasting blood sample results shown on a screen.confused about Fasting vs Non-Fasting Cholesterol Test

Fasting vs Non-Fasting Cholesterol Test: Which One Is Right for You?

by

Are you confused about Fasting vs Non-Fasting Cholesterol Test, Do You Really Need to Fast Before a Cholesterol Test? For years, doctors insisted on fasting for 9-12 hours before a cholesterol blood test. But what if you could just walk into a clinic and get tested after breakfast? New research shows that fasting isn’t always necessary. So, should you fast or not before … Read more