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Timings for blood tests

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SlowDragon i have my rearranged blood test through blue horizons and surprisingly the nurse is coming at 8am. My last blood tests were 9am. Will this cause an issue interpretating results? I know it's best to be as early as possible. And also to be done at the same time each test. If that makes sense lol

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Should be fine

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Thank you. Fingers crossed the blood draw this time goes ok

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Remember to drink plenty of water the day before

Have a hot bath/shower

Try to exercise so that blood flows well

Stop any supplements that contain biotin (like vitamin B complex) a week before any blood test

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Yes i have done that. If all goes well i be interested to see results as i've never had a test done before 9am.

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