Blood Test Tips

Clothing:

Try to wear a short sleeve top so you don't have issues rolling up your sleeves.
If you can't, then something with easily rollable sleeves will do.
Avoid - tight fitting tops/shirts with long sleeves.
Avoid - white clothes. Most cases it won't matter but even a tiny drop of blood can stain white clothes.

Before: Avoid strenuous exercise 24h before the test as it may throw off some of your results. Hormones, creatinine kinase, and even cortisol will be elevated after a heavy session.
After: Avoid strenuous exercise after the procedure to let your vein rest a bit. Give yourself at least 1h after the blood is drawn and don't go for PR's (Personal Record).
Ideally take a day off and your vein will likely be back to normal for lifting without mild discomfort.
If you feel any discomfort or pain the same or following day don't lift anything heavy.

In the email accompanying your requisition document and on the patient portal you will find the fasting requirements for your test. Please read them carefully.
If your test requires you to be in a "fasted state" that means consume only water (and nothing else) for the amount of time specified. You'll find the instructions in your patient portal and email accompanying your requisition document.