Blood Test

[Catseye123]

Hello everyone, I have been asked to have a blood test where I mustn't eat meat for 24 hours before hand. I have tried to find out the reason for this and what they are looking for but can't find anything definitive. Has anyone had this test and do you know the reason for the test.

Best Regards

Rachel

[AyrshireK]

I wonder if it is a test whereby they are looking at protein and/or toxin levels, some people with liver issues get build up of toxins if they eat too much red meat. Only a thought and may be totally wrong.

Katie

[Catseye123 in reply to AyrshireK]

Sounds sensible, thanks Katie

[nutrimar]

Could be checking your B12 level?

[carmik]

Hi Catseye

I looked this up and abstaining from meat for 24 hours is a "Fecal Occult Blood Test" looking for blood, but it is a stool test not a blood test.

Are you sure that it is blood being tested?

Good Luck

[Catseye123]

Hi Everyone, I found out today what the test was - it is an estimated glomerular filtration test which is used to assess how well your kidneys are working.

Regards

Rachel

[Bolly]

I have that calculated most times I have full blood count, liver panel and bone profile done. Never been told not to eat meat, or in fact never been told not to eat before test!