From: Dr. Neal Pinckney (hnl01-016.gst.aloha.net)
Subject: Re: can you drink coffee while fasting for a cholesteral test
Date: April 18, 2001 at 6:13 pm PST

In Reply to: can you drink coffee while fasting for a cholesteral test posted by bob on April 14, 2001 at 9:21 pm:

To get get the most accurate reading, take nothing but water for 12 to 14 hours prior to having blood drawn. Do not engage in heavy exercise for at least three hours before having the sample taken.