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Do I need to fast for a LFT (liver functions test)?

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Do I need to fast for a LFT (liver functions test)?

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Nothing to worry about. The lipid test is to see how high your cholesterol is and you need to fast before the blood sample is taken otherwise it gives a false reading. It’s nothing to do with the liver. If your cholesterol is high you may go on to a Lipitor tablet to fetch it down.