Can I get a cholesterol test the day after I give blood as a donor?
110644
Yes you can. The amount of blood they draw for a lipid panel is nowhere close for consern. It also will not affect your test results. The vampires.
117519
Go sell your plasma at the local blood bank
1144849
They test the doners.  I intend to donate my body when I'm gone.
215130
When I was 13 I had my cholesterol checked, and it was 0.  The dr. laughed and said he had never seen that before. The lower the better.
813211
I am a type 1 diabetic and my LDL was 130 (after many months of trying to get it under 100) so my endrocholigist gave me a rx for lipitor, the nurse knows i have high co pays so she gave me free samples, they only had 20 mg not the 10 mg he wanted me to have.  So she gave me a few boxes of 20 's and told me to break them.  That was in July.  I have been breaking them ever since.  I go back later this month I will have to let him know.  But on another note I did get re tested a few weeks ago the LDL went from 130 to 82 so maybe breaking it isn't as bad as it sounds
1142045
False positive are common among HIV test and your body chemistry may bring up another false positve. \n\nI doubt you have anything to worry about but your stress is real, I freak out when the cholestarol levels are slighty high this is HIV/AIDS of course paranoia is required.
321704
blood cholesterol is linked to diabetes...but it is not diagnostic for diabetes..\nas in diabetics the fat or cholesterol metabolism is also affected ...so diabetics need cholesterol tests to assess the complications of diabetes, if any.\ndiabetics need to take this test.this test is a follow up, regular check up test from time to time...to see that the diabetics don't develop any complications...just like ..eye examination, foot examination...etc...buttt..it is not to detect diabetes...
95366
Rules for autologous (for yourself) blood donation are much less strict than for regular donations.  You will have enough time for your body to bring back your white cell count (these fight infection) before your surgery.  Trust the staff at your local hospital.  They've been trained in this sort of thing!
750652
You need a simple lab test to find out your blood group type. A small jab at the tip of the index finger and a drop of blood is all that is needed to know your blood group. \n\nRegarding blood donation:\nYou could donate blood if you are between 18-55 yrs of age and with a weight of 50 kg or above with pulse rate, body temperature and blood pressure should be normal. \n\nThere are only few conditions in which donors are permanently excluded. The donor with history of epilepsy, psychotic disorders, abnormal bleeding tendencies, severe asthma, cardiovascular disorders, malignancy are permanently unfit for blood donation. Donors suffering from disease like hepatitis, malaria, measles, mumps, and syphilis may donate blood after full recovery with 3-6 months gap. Also people who have undergone surgery, blood transfusion may safely donate blood after 6-12 mths for woman donors who are pregnant or lactating blood is not taken as their iron reserves are already on the lower side.
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Are there any known side effects of blood donation?\nNo. Till date, there has been no medical proof of the side effects that blood donation might bring. Many have gone through the process without a hinch and from then saved the lives of million others.\nBlood donation is quick and safe and does not cost you a single cent.\n\nI suggest you discuss this problem with your doctor.
602277
When you donate blood you can't do anything strenuous for 24 hours.  So if you had plans to go jogging or play basketball that would be out.  However, if you're just going to hang out with friends you'll have no problem.\n\nIt's not uncommon to feel a little lightheaded immediately after giving blood, but they'll typically make you sit around for 15-30 minutes afterward to make sure you're okay.\n\nWhen I give blood I sometimes get lightheaded.  I always have them raise my feet up while I'm giving blood and that makes the problem go away.\n\nGood going on being willing to donate.  More people should.
662605
yup, dh1977 is right. You should get yourself tested for Hepatitis A, B and C plus go for an HIV screening. One way to get this done is actually to find out if the blood bank in your country carries out these screening tests for all donated blood products. That way, you can donate blood while having your health status checked :)\n\nAll the best and good luck! Do keep yourself healthy so that others may benefit from your organs optimally next time :)
818471
Based on my knowledge on this issue, if blood is exposed out in the open (air), the virus inside can only survive for a few seconds. Therefore it won't be harmful.\n\nReading from your statement you mentioned it was a fresh stain. I will imply it as dry.\n\nIf you are still worried you can always go for a HIV testing. There's only one test to see whether you're HIV positive or not. Most government hospitals give free testing and the result is strictly private and confidential.\n\nDo inform the doctor of how this matter came to be. There is a 'window period' which means that you might/might not carry the HIV virus. This 'window period' means you have to go for regular testing because they can't detect the virus for a certain period of time. \n\nHope this helps.
551715
If your test ask for fasting, then yes, you may have eaten something before 6 pm, you can still do your test, but the result will vary, depending of how your body works, and what did you ate, and also, what kind of test your having.  I think, that you better consult it with the person who is going to make thje test...they must know for sure.
185096
You need to fast to get accurate blood lipid profiles because these blood lipids are affected by what you eat.  If you have a high-fat meal before having blood drawn, the fat in the food will be absorbed, raising your blood triglycerides, which will falsely elevate your LDL cholesterol readings.  Fasting ensures that you can get a consistent reading without the effects of dietary fat.
1168937
My choice would be one, Reliv Classic, because it works for me. I have congenital high cholesterol (over 300 normally) and my doctor prescripted Vytorin. I took it for a week and had such severe heartburn I could not sleep. My ex-wife had severe Scoliosis that her doctor said would only be corrected by a dangerous back surgery. It was 3 inches out of alignment, her back xray looked like an upside down question mark. After two weeks on Reliv her xray showed only 1 inch of misalignment cancelling the surgery and a month later her back was normal. So I tried it. Three weeks later, the doctor was amazed that the medicine had lower my cholesterol to 247, nearly a hundred points in just a month. I didn't have the heart to tell him that it wasn't the medicine and I switched doctor. My new doctor of course was alarmed that my cholesterol was 232. He too wanted to start me on Lipator. When I explained about the Reliv, he said that he would allow me two weeks to show improvement. Two weeks later, my cholesterol was 224. I have more energy, the doctor said that my liver test came back at 110% (Vytorin and Lipator both cause reduce liver function), and I have no heartburn. All the males in my family have died or had open heart surgery by age 55. I am 49 and the doctor says at this rate I will live to be 100 with a closed chest. Now you know why there is only one choice for me.
254055
It is not harmful to you to donate blood, so long as you are in good health at the time of the donation. The donor center will take a small sample of your blood first to test your hemoglobin and hematocrit, to make sure you can safely donate. They will also ask you a health history to make sure that it is safe for you to donate, and that your blood is not at risk for having any viruses that could be spread to others. (Be prepared to be asked some very personal questions about your life, such as sexual history, IV drug use, and so on. This is confidential but meant to keep the blood supply safe.)  \n\nAfter donating, you should drink plenty of fluids (NOT alcohol, as it actually dehydrates you worse) and preferably eat a light snack.  You can only donate once every 56 days, to allow your body a chance to regenerate the lost blood cells.\n\nAs to whether it is painful, the needle used has to be fairly large to keep the blood from clotting in it. (You don't want to get stuck for nothing, do you?)  The nurse or technician who does the venipuncture ("stick") will tell you when to expect it, and it only lasts a second or two usually. Not a bad trade for the satisfaction of helping to save a life.