A small amount of black coffee has minimal impact on most test results—proceed and mention it to the phlebotomist. But if you added milk, sugar, or cream, your fast is broken and it's best to reschedule for accurate results.
Mention it to the phlebotomist. Results likely fine.
This breaks the fast. Glucose and triglycerides may be affected.
Volume and caffeine may affect some results. Check with the lab.
| Coffee Type | Action |
|---|---|
| Black coffee (1 small) | Proceed |
| With milk/sugar | Reschedule |
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Black coffee in small amounts is unlikely to significantly affect most results. However, for the most accurate results, water only is best. If you added sugar, cream, or milk, you should reschedule.
Black coffee has minimal direct effect on fasting glucose. However, caffeine can temporarily reduce insulin sensitivity. If you added sugar or cream, your glucose reading will be affected.
If it was a small cup of black coffee, proceed and mention it to the phlebotomist. If you added anything to it or drank multiple cups, consider rescheduling for the most accurate results.
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