
Can I Have Ice Tea Prior To Blood Test?

Question: My name is XXXXXXX I am having blood work and I have crappy veins. Instead of drinking a lot of water can you have iced tea?
Brief Answer:
any fluids will help
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You have problem giving blood and your lab as suggested drinking lots of water before testing. You can use any fluids as long as it is not a highly sugary drink. black coffee or tea without splenda or other artificial sweetener will do. The high sugary drinks may artificially elevate your blood sugar prior to testing.
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any fluids will help
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You have problem giving blood and your lab as suggested drinking lots of water before testing. You can use any fluids as long as it is not a highly sugary drink. black coffee or tea without splenda or other artificial sweetener will do. The high sugary drinks may artificially elevate your blood sugar prior to testing.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thank you you answered my question.
Brief Answer:
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Your welcome and best wishes
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Your welcome and best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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