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Is Fasting Required For Factor V Leiden Mutation And Anti-thrombin Activity Testing?
Question: Is fasting required for a factor v leiden, ptgenb, acpreb or antithrobmin activitiy blood tests in general? ( my doctor is out of town and I need to go get these today and she did not indicate on my form, but I want to be sure. thank you
Brief Answer:
No need of fasting.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Fasting is not required for factor v leiden mutation, anti thrombin activity, ptgenb or acpreb.
You can go at any time and random sample is ok. No need to go with fasting.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
No need of fasting.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Fasting is not required for factor v leiden mutation, anti thrombin activity, ptgenb or acpreb.
You can go at any time and random sample is ok. No need to go with fasting.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
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