loess
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So I've never had bloodwork done but recently took advantage of a discount on DirectLabs' Comprehensive Wellness Profile (thanks to Dan!) and am also getting an Iron panel done. Fasting for 12 hours is required, which I don't mind doing, but I can pretty much guarantee that I will run out of glycogen during that time and blood sugar will drop, resulting in a stress response, elevated cortisol, adrenaline, moodiness etc. Would this not throw off some of the readings being tested? For those of you who are experienced with bloodwork do you just not fast even if it is called for, or...?