Here's how you know which blood tests require fasting

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Some markers require blood samples to be taken fasting in order to ensure analysis and be set against reference values. Here is a list of common blood tests that require fasting – and important tips on how to see what applies to your particular one.

It is important that you fast before some of our blood tests, as this ensures that your values can be measured correctly and compared to reference values.

Some of the most common blood tests that require fasting are:

  • Iron
  • Triglycerides
  • Testosterone (men)
  • And others.

All samples with special guidelines are highlighted - look out for the yellow box

In addition to fasting, there may also be other guidelines for what applies to your blood test, this is clearly shown with a yellow marking on each test of the tests offered by Testmottagningen.se.

Most of our health checks contain markers that require fasting or have a diurnal variation, so it is important that you are aware of what applies to the health test or health check you are about to do.

Read more about fasting tests and diurnal variation here.

Relaterade tester

Heart and vascular tests
TG
blood fat test

Triglycerides

1 marker
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
  • Measuring the level of Triglycerides
  • Risk marker for cardiovascular disease
  • Should be combined with HDL and LDL

29 kr

Hormone tests
T
Testosterone test

Testosterone

1 marker
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
Fasting
Fasting

This test requires you to fast before sampling. Fasting means that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything for at least 10 hours before your scheduled time for sampling. However, a glass of water is fine to drink during the fast. Any medications are taken as usual unless your doctor has given other instructions.

  • Measuring your level of testosterone.
  • Analysis to identify testosterone deficiency.
  • Get increased insight into your testosterone level.

129 kr

Health checks
Health check - Female

Woman

50 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
Fasting
Fasting

This test requires you to fast before sampling. Fasting means that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything for at least 10 hours before your scheduled time for sampling. However, a glass of water is fine to drink during the fast. Any medications are taken as usual unless your doctor has given other instructions.

  • Health check designed for women.
  • Includes a total of 50 health markers.
  • Gives you information about your overall health.
  • Can identify early signs of health problems.

1795 kr

Health check - Man

Man

47 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
Fasting
Fasting

This test requires you to fast before sampling. Fasting means that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything for at least 10 hours before your scheduled time for sampling. However, a glass of water is fine to drink during the fast. Any medications are taken as usual unless your doctor has given other instructions.

  • Health check designed for you as a man.
  • Includes a total of 48 health markers including testosterone.
  • Gives you knowledge about your general state of health.
  • Can identify early signs of health problems.

1695 kr

Health check Testosterone plus

Testosterone Plus

12 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
Fasting
Fasting

This test requires you to fast before sampling. Fasting means that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything for at least 10 hours before your scheduled time for sampling. However, a glass of water is fine to drink during the fast. Any medications are taken as usual unless your doctor has given other instructions.

  • Health check that gives an insight into your testosterone production
  • Analysis of markers that affect reduced muscle mass, feelings of pleasure and fatigue.
  • Gives you better conditions to optimize your health.

749 kr

Mineral tests
FE
Iron deficiency test

Iron

1 marker
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
Fasting
Fasting

This test requires you to fast before sampling. Fasting means that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything for at least 10 hours before your scheduled time for sampling. However, a glass of water is fine to drink during the fast. Any medications are taken as usual unless your doctor has given other instructions.

  • Measuring your iron levels.
  • Get an insight into the body's iron stores.
  • Indication of possible iron deficiency.

29 kr