This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Preparing properly for lab tests helps ensure your results are accurate and reliable. Some tests — like fasting cholesterol or fasting glucose — require ...

Understanding your lab results is key to managing your health. Learn what common tests mean and how to talk to your doctor.

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We have written before about which blood tests seniors should get and why routine testing changes outcomes. But what about the tests that do not appear on a standard order? Strong peer-reviewed ...