Can you drink WATER before a BLOOD TEST?

Question

They told me to fast before the test, but is water ok?

Answer 1

Water is OK if it's for a blood test only. But water only, no coffee or anything!

Answer 2

If it's a Lipid profile or a Chem panel, then water's fine.  Just call the physician or the lab and double check that water is okay.  But unless it's something odd they're looking for, water is okay.

Answer 3

water should not affect a blood test

Answer 4

Water should not change the results of a blood test

Answer 5

I've always been told that fasting means nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Hope this helps :)