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Posted 10/21/2015 3:42 PM (GMT -5)
I am going to have a blood draw at the lab to test for MTHFR. I know that I have to "fast " over night before the test. I was wondering if I can still take my meds. the morning of the blood draw?

Cytomel 5mcg
Synthroid 50 mcg
Nystatin 500000 (2 tablets)
Cefuroxime 500 mg (2 tablets)
Clarithromycin 500 mg (1 tablet)
Arctic Cod Liver Oil 1000 mg
Vitamin C 1000 mg

Thank you!
Posted 10/21/2015 9:23 PM (GMT -5)
Call your doctor's office or the lab and ask what they suggest.

I was under the impression that MTHFR is a genetic test, and thus not impacted by one's "fasting" or "not fasting" status...maybe your doctor has ordered other tests in addition that do require fasting (such as AM cortisol, triglycerides, cholesterol, etc.)?
Posted 10/21/2015 9:52 PM (GMT -5)
Yeah, she wants to combine some other labs with the MTHFR that requires fasting. I have not been able to talk since Sunday evening. Hopefully my husband can call her tomorrow and get more information.

Thanks Razzle!
Posted 10/21/2015 9:58 PM (GMT -5)
Whenever I have to have a fasting test done I take my meds with me. I also take a thermos of my coffee and a cup. I ask them after my test if I can use their microwave and I heat up my coffee.

I have NEVER had a lab say no.

However, I live 45 minutes from the nearest lab.
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