Patient Instructions for Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Post-Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) & Lipid Profile
Prepare for Accurate Test Results
Following these instructions helps ensure reliable and clinically accurate laboratory results.
Before Your Visit
For Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) & Lipid Profile
✔ Fast for 8–12 hours before sample collection.
✔ Drink plain water only during the fasting period.
✔ Do NOT consume:
Tea
Coffee
Milk
Fruit juice
Soft drinks
Chewing gum
Tobacco products
✔ Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before testing.
✔ Avoid heavy exercise on the previous evening and on the morning of the test.
✔ Continue your regular medicines only if advised by your doctor.
✔ Do NOT take diabetes tablets or insulin before the fasting blood sample unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
After Your Fasting Blood Sample
Once your fasting sample has been collected:
✔ Eat your usual breakfast.
✔ Do NOT skip, delay or reduce your meal.
✔ Take your prescribed diabetes medicines or insulin exactly as advised.
✔ Note the exact time of the first bite of your meal.
For Post-Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS)
Your PPBS sample should be collected 2 hours after the FIRST BITE of your meal.
During the 2-hour interval
✔ Drink plain water if required.
✔ Do not eat any additional food.
✔ Avoid smoking or tobacco.
✔ Avoid strenuous physical activity.
✔ Reach the laboratory at the correct scheduled time.
Lipid Profile
For the most accurate lipid results:
✔ Maintain your usual diet for 2–3 days before testing.
✔ Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before sample collection.
✔ Do not undergo testing during an acute illness unless recommended by your doctor.
Please Inform the Laboratory If You
Are pregnant
Have diabetes
Recently underwent surgery
Were recently hospitalized
Are taking cholesterol-lowering medicines
Are taking steroid medications
Have had a recent fever or serious illness
Need Assistance?
Jagruthi Specialty Pathology Laboratory
Phone: 7095981258
Email: admin@jagruthilab.com
Website: www.jagruthilab.com