>Then when I was in the chair giving the blood, the tester said, well, if
you
>have not fasted this morning, this test will not be accurate. Is that
right?
>Is cholesterol a fasting test, just wondering.
>
Yes, the cholesterol test is a 12-hr. fasting test.  I wouldn't rely on the
results of a test that did not involve the fast.  Someone recently mentioned
a home test, but I don't know how reliable it is or if it follows fasting.

I don't think we know enough about you to suggest any other tests.

I'm going to have a hormonal blood test soon...testosterone, progesterone,
estrogen.  I'm well into perimenopause and want to see where I am
hormonally.  I've only had a grand total of three weak hot flashes so far
and wonder whether to credit the paleo diet.  The diet has made a very
significant reduction in menstrual pain, so who knows?

Kath