Electrolytes (sodium, potassium and chloride), urea, creatinine (EUC) EUC involves taking between 1-4 millilitres (mL) of blood from either a vein or an artery. This test looks at the basic chemical balance of the blood, as well as kidney function.
What blood tests require fasting?
Blood tests that you will likely need to fast for include:
- blood glucose test.
- liver function test.
- cholesterol test.
- triglyceride level test.
- high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level test.
- low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level test.
- basic metabolic panel.
- renal function panel.
Do you need to fast for a kidney function blood test?
Renal Function Panel Test
This test is performed to check the health of your kidneys and how well they are working. A patient needs to fast for 8 to 12 hours before the test.