Don’t use grossly hemolyzed, Lipemic and icteric samples. The health care provider may recommend that you eat no more than 3 grams of salt (sodium) per day for at least 2 weeks before the test. Medicines that may affect test results: 1. High blood pressure medicines 2. Heart medicines 3. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 4. Antacid and ulcer medicines 5. Water pills (diuretics) Patient position: 1. 1st sample: Patient should be on standing position during the blood drawing. 2. Patient should be on rest 15 minutes before second sample drawing. 3. 2nd sample: patient should be on sleeping (Supine)position 15 minutes before second sample drawing.
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