If you have not yet given birth at 38 weeks of pregnancy, everyone should be fully prepared and understand various laboratory tests. At the same time, some pregnant women may pay special attention to blood tests and may not know whether fasting is necessary or not. What is the fasting blood test required at 38 weeks of pregnancy?
At 38 weeks of pregnancy, a physical examination is required, which includes fasting blood tests such as liver function tests, kidney function tests, and measurements of blood glucose and lipid levels. So everyone should be well prepared, understand the precautions for each type of test, cooperate with the doctor's operation and guidance, and achieve better testing goals and results.
1. Liver function: It can reflect the degree of metabolic abnormalities and the strength of detoxification function in each body. The main purpose is to detect several enzymes, such as alanine aminotransferase, glutamyl transpeptidase, etc., and to measure albumin and globulin, which are often affected by diet and therefore need to be checked on an empty stomach.
2. Blood glucose and serum protein: If blood glucose and serum protein tests are to be performed, they should be done on an empty stomach the day before the physical examination, at dinner and in the morning. It is recommended to check in the morning as much as possible to obtain more accurate results. If you wait until noon or afternoon to check, there may be more changes in blood sugar concentration, which can also affect the balance of blood lipids.
